Job Description:
Schneider Electric Korea is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Domestic Sales Engineer / Account Manager to drive the growth of our Process Automation business across Korea.
This role will be responsible for promoting and selling Schneider Electric's Process Automation portfolio including:
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EcoStruxure™ Triconex Safety Systems (SIS/BMS/F&G)
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EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS
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Field Devices
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Industrial Software & Digital Solutions
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Lifecycle Services and Modernization Solutions
The successful candidate will manage strategic accounts within Energy, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Power and other process industries while developing new business opportunities and expanding Schneider Electric's installed base business.
Reports To
bVP of Process Automation Korea
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
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Drive sales growth for Triconex, Foxboro DCS, Field Devices, and Digital Solutions across domestic process industry customers.
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Develop and execute account plans for assigned customers and territories.
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Identify new project opportunities, modernization projects, migration opportunities, and lifecycle service business.
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Create and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve order intake and Sales growth targets.
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Develop winning strategies for competitive displacement projects against Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, ABB and other competitors.
Customer Relationship Management
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including:
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Operations Managers
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Engineering Managers
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Maintenance Teams
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Plant Managers
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Corporate Engineering Teams
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Act as a trusted advisor to customers regarding automation, process safety, digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
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Conduct regular customer visits and executive engagement activities.
Technical & Solution Selling
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Understand customer operational challenges and propose value-based automation solutions.
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Promote Schneider Electric's position in:
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Functional Safety
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Process Control
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Asset Reliability
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Digital Transformation
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Cybersecurity
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Collaborate closely with Technical Sales Consultants, Proposal Teams, Service Teams and Global Product Specialists.
Market Intelligence
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Monitor market trends, customer investments, and competitor activities.
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Identify emerging opportunities in:
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Refinery
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Petrochemical
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LNG
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Chemical
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Power Generation
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Hydrogen
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Carbon Capture
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Sustainable Energy Projects
Internal Collaboration
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Work closely with Commercial, Service, Tendering, Engineering and Project Execution teams.
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Support forecasting, business reviews and strategic planning activities.
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Maintain accurate opportunity and account information in CRM systems.
(External) English Qualifications:
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred:
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Electrical Engineering
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Instrumentation & Control
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Chemical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
Experience
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3~10 years of sales, account management or business development experience.
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Experience in one or more of the following industries:
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Oil & Gas
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Petrochemical
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Refining
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Chemical
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LNG
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Power Generation
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Industrial Automation
Preferred Experience
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DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA or Industrial Automation sales experience.
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Experience working with End Users in related industries
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Knowledge of process control and functional safety applications.
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Installed base management and modernization project experience.
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Experience with Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, ABB, Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider Electric solutions.
Required Competencies
Commercial
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Hunter mindset with strong opportunity creation capability
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Strategic account management
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Negotiation and influencing skills
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Pipeline development and opportunity management
Technical
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Understanding of:
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DCS
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SIS
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Functional Safety
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Process Automation
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Instrumentation
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Industrial Cybersecurity
Personal Attributes
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Strong ownership and accountability
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Self-motivated and proactive
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Customer-centric mindset
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Team collaboration across multiple functions
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Willingness to travel domestically
KPIs
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Annual Order Intake Achievement
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Annual Sales (Revenue) Achievement
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New Opportunity & Pipeline Creation
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Installed Base Penetration
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Customer Satisfaction
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Strategic Account Development
What's in it for me?
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High-visibility role where your contributions directly impact business growth and customer success
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Opportunity to represent innovative solutions that help customers achieve efficiency and sustainability goals
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Collaborative culture that supports your development through coaching, resources, and professional growth opportunities
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Autonomy to manage your territory strategically while accessing the support you need to succeed
Bring your sales expertise to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today!
Local Benefits (English):
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- Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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.
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