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Strategic Account Executive - Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Segment

What do you get to do in this position?

Schneider Electric's Services, Strategic Account Organization is looking for an experienced, motivated and highly skilled sales professional to lead Services sales Food & Beverage Segment. This will be a "solutions oriented" position that uses consultative sales techniques and internal matrix organization persuasion skills to build our business within strategic accounts. Experience in technical service solutions and selling Power, Secure Power, ASCO, Industrial Automation and Digital Power equipment/services is preferred. The candidate will be responsible for developing and managing thorough strategic plans at an account level. This is a high visibility and accountability position within the Schneider Electric NAM enterprise. You will be looked to lead the way for Services in strengthening our account relationships and ultimately the holistic growth of our penetration in the Food & Beverage Segment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for orders growth and revenue targets for the accounts within the Food & Beverage Segment.
• Responsible for new Business Development via prospecting, qualifying, selling and closing services solutions and products within a specific set of strategic accounts.
• Champion and sell the full range of services offers across Schneider Electric business units to deliver the holistic solutions our customers and accounts need.
• Build the Partnership with your customers: Be the advocate for your customer's needs and manage client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle, drive best in class customer experience.
• Engage and develop relationships with decision makers via your existing contact network and proactive initiatives.
• Drive innovation and new ways of thinking, to deliver for our customers and continue advancing our brand.
• Leverage existing Schneider Electric installed base and strength of the Schneider Electric Brand as well as partner with Account Reps within all Schneider Electric Business Units.
• Partner with strategic sales and commercial enablement teams across the Schneider Electric NAM and Global enterprises to grow the Food & Beverage segment business, and drive revenue against sales targets.
• Solve customer problems and participate in key negotiations.
• Assist with planning of NAM Food & Beverage segment sales strategy.

This job might be for you if:

• Several years of experience in a technical field and/or a minimum of 8 years in Solutions Sales / Account Management and/or customer operations with major projects experience.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, automation, energy management & sustainability, solutions and services is a plus.
• Experience selling to large food and beverage companies is heavily preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering and/or Business discipline)
• Good understanding of industry-specific problems & technology
• Existing contact network and ability to hit the ground running.
• Influencing skills in a matrix environment - both with internal organizations & the marketplace
• Experience and skill in working via strategic alliance or mutual client engagements with customer / partner
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Travel up to 50% domestic

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