Overview
Schneider Electric – As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software, Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.
Job Position: Services Sales Engineer
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description
Who are we, and what do we stand for?
- Our purpose and mission guide us and represent our promise to all our stakeholders—customers, partners, employees, influencers, shareholders, and communities.
- Schneider Electric aims to create Impact by empowering all to maximise our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
- Our mission is to be a trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
- Our renewed purpose highlights our commitment to creating a lasting impact while maintaining our promise to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.
- Our updated mission reinforces our value of strong partnerships, where trust is needed above all.
Job Responsibilities
- This position is accountable for leading the area in formulating sales strategy for assigned territories and services solutions. It develops strategies and schedules to meet the goals and objectives and is responsible for providing ongoing support to high-value clients. It implements business strategies to achieve profitable business relationships and identify new revenue opportunities with major accounts.
- Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!
- Defines markets, market potentials and appropriate sales strategies for the area.
- Partners with customers/distributors to plan strategies, provide quality service, train customer’s personnel, and provide support necessary for attainment of customer’s goals and objectives.
- Anticipates obstacles and identifies alternative strategies.
- Formulates, communicates, implements, and evaluates strategic and tactical sales plans.
- Monitors outside (or inside) sales performance.
- Provides coaching and development activities necessary to ensure successful execution of plans.
- Maintains active relationships with Schneider Electric customers. Negotiates discrepancies between customers’ expectations and SEs.
- Coordinates sales activities with other areas and national account management to penetrate national accounts.
- Negotiate and construct appropriate terms of sales.
Job Requirements
Required skills and qualifications:
- A bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Building Service or related discipline is necessary.
- At least three years of working experience in sales and exposure in the power distribution and control industry is preferable.
- Experience in power distribution systems or services would be an advantage.
- Strong sales and marketing sense and excellent customer service attitude.
- Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, high sense of responsibility, problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Why us?
- You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities:
- Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life.
- Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities.
- A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a globally energised team.
- A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation.
- Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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