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Client Partner roles sit at the intersection of sales, strategy, and relationship management, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in business, marketing, or communications. Most employers require a degree-related match for OPT authorization, so framing your academic background against client-facing responsibilities is essential when applying.
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Join us as a Client Partner and make a real impact with strategic customers. The Client Partner is an ongoing client-facing role responsible for communicating performance against strategy-aligned KPIs, periodically revising client strategy in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring Schneider Electric commitments are delivered with excellence, and identifying additional value across Schneider Electric solutions. The role blends consultative relationship management, business development, market strategy, entrepreneurship, and territory management within a high-performing, fast-paced Client Services environment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Relationship & Strategy
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
- Develop a complete understanding of each client’s business operations, facility operations, key contacts, market risk tolerance, industry pressures, project investment requirements, and energy information infrastructure.
- Determine key client stakeholders needed for successful management of demand-side deliverables.
- Advise clients in developing a vision, strategic energy plan, and key performance indicators; manage progress against the strategy with internal team members.
- Communicate regularly with assigned client stakeholders to maintain alignment, buy-in, and momentum around goals and objectives.
Business Development & Value Expansion
- Learn new offering content and directly engage clients from opportunity identification through sale.
- Promote and support additional Client Services and Schneider Electric solutions that align with client priorities.
- Support client contract renewals, expansion of available energy demand-side management services, and related negotiations.
- Collaborate with internal sales teams to introduce Schneider Electric capabilities to assigned clients and identify potential solutions.
Client Delivery Excellence & Program Management
- Lead, manage, complete, and delegate client-specific tasks to ensure each client is served with excellence and understands the value being delivered.
- Help clients make cost-effective decisions related to energy costs and usage to strategically position their organizations.
- Coordinate assigned client meetings using internal resources when appropriate; prepare meeting materials and present to all levels of the client’s organization.
- Ensure internal commitments are delivered with excellence and reinforce Schneider Electric’s value through consistent follow-through.
Tools, Data & Internal Coordination
- Effectively use Schneider Electric proprietary databases designed to support client energy program management.
- Use Microsoft Office tools, task-management programs, and other internal systems to organize work, communicate clearly, and track progress.
- Work effectively in a team environment with sales, operations, subject matter experts, and leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related area.
- 2–5 years of experience with a four-year college or university degree by the start date.
- Demonstrated leadership in previous organizations or work environments.
- Strong communication skills, ability to build rapport easily, and strong social skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, manage relationships, identify and solve problems, and drive exceptional results.
- High interest in the energy industry and in generating or leading energy-related opportunities for end users.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with task-management programs or knowledge of Asana.
- High commitment to the company’s vision and values.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
- Effective working in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in consultative relationship management, business development, or client success.
- Experience supporting energy, sustainability, facilities, or demand-side management programs.
- Comfort presenting to multiple organizational levels and coordinating cross-functional meeting preparation.
- Experience supporting contract renewals, value expansion, or solution introduction with existing clients.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Most of the work is sedentary. However, when performing job site visits the employee may encounter moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items; transporting items such as laptop computers; and driving an automobile.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary functions of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. During project site visits, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions as well as mechanical equipment rooms that could include confined spaces and loud noises. Employees may work in different environments while on various job sites. This job will require approximately 40–60% travel to project sites, using an automobile or airplane to destinations.
- High-impact role where your work directly influences customer success and company revenue.
- Opportunity to manage strategic accounts and build meaningful, long-term partnerships.
- Professional development support to help you grow your sales expertise and advance your career.
- Collaborative, innovative culture that values customer focus and continuous learning.
Bring your sales talent to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 94,400 - USD 141,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
INVEST AND PLAN YOUR FUTURE. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
GROW YOUR SKILLS AND CAREER. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
TEAM UP IN THE WORKPLACE. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Join us as a Client Partner and make a real impact with strategic customers. The Client Partner is an ongoing client-facing role responsible for communicating performance against strategy-aligned KPIs, periodically revising client strategy in partnership with stakeholders, ensuring Schneider Electric commitments are delivered with excellence, and identifying additional value across Schneider Electric solutions. The role blends consultative relationship management, business development, market strategy, entrepreneurship, and territory management within a high-performing, fast-paced Client Services environment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Relationship & Strategy
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
- Develop a complete understanding of each client’s business operations, facility operations, key contacts, market risk tolerance, industry pressures, project investment requirements, and energy information infrastructure.
- Determine key client stakeholders needed for successful management of demand-side deliverables.
- Advise clients in developing a vision, strategic energy plan, and key performance indicators; manage progress against the strategy with internal team members.
- Communicate regularly with assigned client stakeholders to maintain alignment, buy-in, and momentum around goals and objectives.
Business Development & Value Expansion
- Learn new offering content and directly engage clients from opportunity identification through sale.
- Promote and support additional Client Services and Schneider Electric solutions that align with client priorities.
- Support client contract renewals, expansion of available energy demand-side management services, and related negotiations.
- Collaborate with internal sales teams to introduce Schneider Electric capabilities to assigned clients and identify potential solutions.
Client Delivery Excellence & Program Management
- Lead, manage, complete, and delegate client-specific tasks to ensure each client is served with excellence and understands the value being delivered.
- Help clients make cost-effective decisions related to energy costs and usage to strategically position their organizations.
- Coordinate assigned client meetings using internal resources when appropriate; prepare meeting materials and present to all levels of the client’s organization.
- Ensure internal commitments are delivered with excellence and reinforce Schneider Electric’s value through consistent follow-through.
Tools, Data & Internal Coordination
- Effectively use Schneider Electric proprietary databases designed to support client energy program management.
- Use Microsoft Office tools, task-management programs, and other internal systems to organize work, communicate clearly, and track progress.
- Work effectively in a team environment with sales, operations, subject matter experts, and leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related area.
- 2–5 years of experience with a four-year college or university degree by the start date.
- Demonstrated leadership in previous organizations or work environments.
- Strong communication skills, ability to build rapport easily, and strong social skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, manage relationships, identify and solve problems, and drive exceptional results.
- High interest in the energy industry and in generating or leading energy-related opportunities for end users.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with task-management programs or knowledge of Asana.
- High commitment to the company’s vision and values.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
- Effective working in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in consultative relationship management, business development, or client success.
- Experience supporting energy, sustainability, facilities, or demand-side management programs.
- Comfort presenting to multiple organizational levels and coordinating cross-functional meeting preparation.
- Experience supporting contract renewals, value expansion, or solution introduction with existing clients.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Most of the work is sedentary. However, when performing job site visits the employee may encounter moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items; transporting items such as laptop computers; and driving an automobile.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary functions of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. During project site visits, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions as well as mechanical equipment rooms that could include confined spaces and loud noises. Employees may work in different environments while on various job sites. This job will require approximately 40–60% travel to project sites, using an automobile or airplane to destinations.
- High-impact role where your work directly influences customer success and company revenue.
- Opportunity to manage strategic accounts and build meaningful, long-term partnerships.
- Professional development support to help you grow your sales expertise and advance your career.
- Collaborative, innovative culture that values customer focus and continuous learning.
Bring your sales talent to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 94,400 - USD 141,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
CARE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
INVEST AND PLAN YOUR FUTURE. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
GROW YOUR SKILLS AND CAREER. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
TEAM UP IN THE WORKPLACE. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Client Partner
Lead with your degree connection
Client Partner roles typically fall under business development or account management. When applying, explicitly connect your degree in business, marketing, or a related field to the role's core responsibilities so employers understand your OPT authorization is straightforward to support.
Target companies with existing OPT infrastructure
Larger agencies, consultancies, and enterprise tech firms have HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. These employers are far less likely to withdraw an offer over visa paperwork than smaller companies encountering OPT students for the first time.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Client Partner hiring cycles can run eight to twelve weeks. Know your OPT start date and remaining authorized period before applying, and be ready to share that timeline with recruiters early so it doesn't become a last-minute complication during offer negotiation.
Quantify client impact in your resume
Hiring managers for Client Partner roles evaluate revenue influence and relationship outcomes. Concrete metrics like retention rates, portfolio growth percentages, or upsell figures demonstrate the commercial value you bring and reduce hesitation about investing in OPT authorization paperwork.
Address STEM OPT extension eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM field like data analytics, information systems, or computer science, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this to employers effectively triples your authorized work period, which meaningfully improves your candidacy for longer-term roles.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
OPT authorization is temporary, so understanding whether a company sponsors H-1B visas matters before you accept. Raise the question professionally during offer discussions, framing it as forward planning rather than an immediate demand, so both sides can assess long-term fit.
Client Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Client Partner on OPT?
Yes, provided your degree field is directly related to the role. Client Partner positions typically fall under business development, account management, or marketing, which align with degrees in business administration, marketing, communications, or related fields. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree supports authorization for the role you're applying to.
Do Client Partner employers typically sponsor OPT students?
It depends on the employer's size and experience with international hires. Enterprise technology firms, large advertising agencies, and management consultancies are the most likely to support OPT students in Client Partner roles because they have established HR processes for work authorization. You can browse OPT-friendly Client Partner openings on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered specifically for F-1 students.
Does a Client Partner role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Not automatically. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your degree classification, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data analytics, information systems, or applied mathematics, you may qualify even for a non-technical Client Partner role. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm.
What if my Client Partner job duties shift after I start on OPT?
Material changes to your role, such as a significant shift in responsibilities or employer, require updated authorization in some cases. If your job description changes substantially, notify your DSO promptly. Minor scope expansions within the same client-facing function generally don't require action, but it's always safer to document the connection between your duties and your degree.
How long does it typically take to get hired as a Client Partner on OPT?
Client Partner hiring cycles commonly run eight to twelve weeks from initial application to offer, which is longer than many entry-level roles. Factor in two to four additional weeks for OPT authorization paperwork if your employer hasn't processed OPT before. Starting your search at least three to four months before your intended start date gives you the best chance of securing a role before your authorized period begins.