OEM Business Development Specialist

Schneider Electric • Minneapolis, MN

8h • Remote

About The Position

As a Business Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in meeting sales targets and executing strategic business initiatives. Your responsibilities will include developing account profiles, collaborating with sales teams, and promoting our innovative products and solutions to customers. We are looking for someone who excels in consultative selling, has a strong understanding of machine control and automation, and possesses exceptional communication skills. If you have a proven track record in sales and a passion for customer satisfaction, this opportunity could be your next career move! Join us in shaping the future of energy management and automation.

Requirements

• Documented success selling machine control and automation to OEMs.
• Ability to identify decision makers, penetrate C-level, and determine/address personal motivations.
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate technical and commercial strategies.
• Consultative selling skills.
• Working knowledge (sales level) of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, motion control, motor control, general controls, and circuit protection.
• Skilled with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and use of Salesforce CRM beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Meet assigned sales targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sales/business strategies, establish call plans, develop account profiles.
• Collaborate with other Schneider Electric sales teams to drive specifications and sales.
• Promote Schneider Electric products, solutions, and services to assigned customers.
• Develop new market and sales opportunities continuously.
• Manage customer and partner relationships and expectations to achieve sales revenue and market penetration objectives.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through increased availability/access, timely communication, order handling, follow up, and technical support.
• Maintain CRM database for customer activities and opportunities.

Benefits

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• 401(k) + match
• well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
• military leave benefits
• company share ownership
• performance discussions
• global opportunities
• the Schneider Career Hub
• learning platforms like Coursera
• recognition
• sharing your voice
• volunteer leave
• programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• youth education initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level