Industrial Territory Sales Engineer

May 26, 2026

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Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 160,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. <a href="https://youtu.be/4EtpkB0cuXE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/4EtpkB0cuXE </a>Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. What Do You Do Every Day? <ul><li style="margin: 0in;">Become a trusted advisor with Channel Partners and Channel Partner-Led Industrial Accounts (End Users, System Integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Control Panel Builders) across several market segments to influence and guide the design of small to large industrial automation systems.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Solution sales comprised of power and industrial products used to distribute, monitor, automate, and control customer’s industrial automation applications.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Connect Channel Partners to cutting-edge offers, applications and tools to enable their commercial success.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Consult with Industrial Channel Managers, Branch Managers, Purchasing, Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Industrial Specialists and End User Engineers to bring awareness of Schneider Electric innovations to market. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Work with adjacent Inside Sales, Outside Sales Teams, Channel Managers, Pricing, Offer Management and other cross-functional professionals to deliver solutions that solve customer needs.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Drive market strategy and customer demand through multi-layered account plans with our channel partners. From special pricing agreements to promotions to joint sales activities, this role serves as the lead industrial interface for our channel partners in the marketplace. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Exceed sales and profitability metrics to assist in achieving Schneider Electric’s ambitions for growth in assigned market.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Develop and strengthen relationships at key distributors to capitalize on sales and services synergies, leverage operational efficiencies and assure profitable partnerships.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">The role will be responsible for the management and execution of local Channel relationships and activities for Schneider Electric within a defined Sales Area. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">This role serves as a primary interface for our Channel Partners in the marketplace. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Execute channel strategies to drive Schneider’s market share growth, including plans in support of acquisition sales</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Actively participate in inventory reviews to ensure our channel partners have the correct inventory to serve their markets</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Develop and strengthen relationships at key distributors to capitalize on sales and services synergies, leverage operational efficiencies and assure profitable partnerships.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">The Individual will lead the tactical execution of operational plans to drive the enablement of channel partners to realize growth targets by implementing sales plans, national/local promotions, training programs, and inventory planning.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Create and develop growth-orientated business plans (JGPA/Targeting) with distributors for acquisition and existing accounts. Gain agreement, establishing measures of performance to drive mutual accountability</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Assist industrial teams in creating and presenting the industrial battlecards to help channel partners position Schneider products for solution selling</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Partner with area channel manager to implement the Alliance Program and key performance metrics for growth</li><li style="margin: 0in;">From pricing to promotions to inventory analytics, this role helps drive both strategic design and tactical execution of mutual goals</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Ensure ongoing training requirements are executed with our channel partners (on-line, self paced, BOOST, Edge, etc)</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Remain current on competitive offers and share insights with Channel Partners, Line of Business and Pricing organizations to develop strategies. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Work w/ internal teams of inside sales, quotes specialists, project mgmt., channel mgr, account mgr, business development & other cross-functional professionals to deliver solutions to solve customer needs.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Communicate Schneider Electric’s software, cloud analytics and services story to our channel partners and contractors as it relates to their own digital journey. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Embody Schneider Electric in the eyes of our customers and channel partners. Share the Schneider Electric brand story to pull through other Schneider Electric technologies and business units.</li></ul> Who are we looking for? - This job might be for you if: <ul><li style="margin: 0in;">3-5 years relevant sales experience preferred. </li><li style="margin: 0in;">A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business or Communications is preferred. A combination of education and/or relevant experience will be considered.</li><li style="margin: 0in;">Experience in electrical distribution, industrial automation or energy management industries Experience selling through distribution and to trade professionals. </li><li style="margin-left: 0in;">Experience with any of the following industrial product technologies: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and Soft Starts, Control Relays, Signaling, Sensors, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Motor Control, Circuit Breakers </li><li style="margin: 0in;">Experience with consultative sales methodologies. </li></ul> Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kjY_6DGQbBs" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 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. You can find out more about our Trust Charter <a href="https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SchneiderElectric_TrustCharter/?ssr=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> 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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