General Manager, Chicago Branch

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $203,000 - $304,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and 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, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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• P&L responsibility for our Chicago Digital Buildings branch, prioritizing employee engagement, safety, customer satisfaction and retention, and long‑term, profitable sales growth.
• Lead the development of strategic selling plans and implementation of best practices to achieve growth in the local market with our Building Automation and Security product lines.
• Organize sales resources to maximize both new customer acquisition and growth at existing accounts.
• Provide direction and guidance to branch department heads overseeing our sales, operations, services and administrative departments.
• Ensure timely manpower forecasting and recruiting to support backlog delivery, using employee development playbooks and career paths to build a high‑performing culture.
• Responsible for ensuring the readiness of construction and service operations teams to successfully deliver Schneider solutions and services while growing team size and market share.
• Conduct 1:1 meetings, job site visits, town hall feedback sessions with employees and build annual action plans that consistently improve the employee experience.
• Collaborate with other Schneider business unit leadership to cross‑sell solutions and services across the collective installed base in the region.

• Total ownership of accurate P&L forecasting and active engagement in the delivery of financial results on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Demonstrated ability to translate company objectives and strategies into clear messages and actions for local teams. Change management approach that facilitates positive outcomes.
• Strong aptitude for business development, comfort playing the external role of local executive to the market.
• Understand the end‑to‑end delivery of construction projects and maintenance programs to provide effective coaching and mentoring.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of BAS, BMS and Security products.
• Model the way by leading in alignment with Schneider core values.

• The general management role is an excellent position for functional leaders in sales, operations, or service to take their career to the next level and demonstrate their ability to lead across multiple disciplines.

• The General Manager for the Chicago branch reports into the Vice President of US Branches within the Digital Buildings business unit.

• Track record of successful leadership in a sales, operations, or service management role, preferably with employers from the mechanical, electrical, or construction industries.
• Knowledge and experience in P&L…