Security Account Executive

Schneider Electric is looking for an Account Executive for the Chicago area

The account executive’s primary responsibility is to drive sales by leveraging your expertise in building automation and/or security systems. Your role involves engaging with existing and potential clients to understand their needs and offering tailored technology solutions.

Key responsibilities include identifying, qualifying and pursuing sales opportunities for electronic security and/or building automation, understanding customer requirements, estimating, and presenting compelling service proposals. You will also collaborate with technical teams to ensure that proposed solutions align with customer needs and technical capabilities.

• Develop new business opportunities and maintain, grow and manage long-term relationships.
• Prospect and identify potential sales opportunities
• Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics for individual sales opportunities
• Prepare sales quotations and proposals
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with subcontractors and vendors to deliver cost effective solutions with minimal risk to operations
• Participate in yearly sales planning
• Generate and implement sales presentations
• Process and analyze feasibility assessments and/or all bid/contract documents
• May provide guidance to other employees

• The perfect candidate will have a strong background in Electronic Security (Card Access, Video Surveillance, and Intrusion) and will have a close familiarity with the construction market in the Chicago area.
• The sales executive will have knowledge of purchasing processes and influences within the construction chain and end user markets.
• The account executive will possess and build relationships within the General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, End-user, and MEP consultant community to drive Schneider Electric preference.
• The successful applicant will understand all levels of drawings and specifications, smart building solutions and understand basic contract language.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of related industry experience

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 94,400 - USD 141,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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