DCS Industrial Automation Client Sales Executive

Client Sales ExecutiveResponsible for selling the organization's products or services to and maintaining relationships with existing named accounts in connection with direct sales to end users. The client sales executive is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the sales relationship with each client/prospect in their assigned territory at every level from the plant (site) manager to departmental line managers. Location: Requires up to 60% travel to our clients as needed in the St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. The client sales executive drives new business through the identification, development, negotiation, and closure of new portfolio opportunities with prospects and clients and is responsible for the overall relationship and customer satisfaction of the client engagement. They target potential leads, qualify them, and lead the pursuit team in developing and positioning the solution. Key responsibilities include managing the entire sales process from identifying prospects to negotiating contracts. Other job essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: create and maintain territory sales plan, identify prospects and create entry strategies for each, utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions, coordinate deal crafting and positioning, lead or participate in contract negotiations, manage demand and qualify opportunities, share industry, deal, and sales best-practice knowledge with the sales community and may mentor and coach other client sales executives, ability to engage in an executive level (CxO) - having valuable dialog; understand key strategies and financial drivers from an executive perspective, the ability to identify, communicate, position and implement the ECS strategy, the complexity of the account set - multi site, global, size.What's in it for you? Career growth: With responsibilities ranging from identifying prospects to closing high-value deals, this role provides ample opportunities to develop and refine your sales skills. High impact: You'll play a crucial role in driving new business and maintaining key client relationships, directly contributing to the company's success. Networking: Engage with high-level executives (CxO) and industry leaders, expanding your professional network.Who will you report to? Lindsey McNeill - Process Automation Regional Sales DirectorWhat qualifications will make you successful for this role? 5+ years of complex, solution selling industrial automation sales experience with DCS, PLC and safety systems (Foxboro DCS, Modicon PLC and Triconex SIS) past experience in closing deals of $5-10 million in contract value knowledgeable of business solutions and manufacturing applications track record of meeting/exceeding yearly quota in-depth experience including RFI/RFP proposal strategy, management and response capability to understand IPS offerings and articulate those offerings to the industry and prospects strategic sales, relationship, and account management experience at a major services organization, preferably on a global basis.Let us learn about you Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. 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.