Associate Client Development Manager II
Posted 17 days ago
schneider electricMinneapolis (MN)
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview
Want to combine sales success with environmental impact? We're hiring an Associate Client Development Manager to help customers achieve their efficiency and sustainability goals through innovative solutions that drive both business results and positive change. This Client Development Manager (CDM) will support our CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) segment. The ideal candidate will be located within the U.S. with a preferred location within a reasonable distance of an airport. Travel is required to support sales activity and industry conferences (up to 25%).
What will you do?
The Associate Client Development Manager Sustainability Services role is market-facing, and responsible for selling our Sustainability Services consulting and technology offerings to the executive levels of CPG companies within an assigned market segment. We enable our clients to drive continuous business performance improvement by merging our sustainability expertise with the industry\'s finest technology. This role is critical to helping our clients and prospects construct a successful Climate Change / Climate Risk program built upon a firm foundation of immutable data and then ensure they attain emission-reduction targets by leveraging Schneider\'s efficiency, renewable energy and supply chain sustainability services.
Work in collaboration with our Inside Sales lead generation team to uncover new business opportunities with targeted accounts through prospecting, networking, qualifying and closing techniques
Prospect and convert leads into profitable and ongoing business relationships
Work with Schneider Electric’s portfolio of offerings to develop customized solutions that address the customer’s business needs
Understand our customers\' long-term strategic business needs while building long-term relationships – higher and wider – within their organization; a key focus is on selling new solutions to existing clients
Lead the development of sales proposals. Enlists the support of solutions architects and operations specialists, implementation resources, delivery resources, and other sales and management resources as needed
Meet targeted personal performance goals as determined by leadership
Negotiate and close contracts for Climate Change, Climate Risk, Supply Chain and other sustainability services offerings at the enterprise levels of some of the world\'s greatest companies
Collaborate with colleagues, including sales, marketing and operations teams, on ways to continuously improve offerings and go-to-market strategies
Communicate and interact with business decision-makers at all levels to identify needs and requirements as well as emerging market needs and opportunities
Lead and move prospects through the sales cycle
Maintain prospect (CRM: Salesforce.com) database information
Key skills
Consultative Selling — engaging customers to uncover needs and position sustainability solutions
Customer Relationship Management — building trust and maintaining long-term client partnerships
Product Knowledge — articulating how our solutions improve efficiency and sustainability performance
Negotiation — structuring offers that deliver value for customers and the business
Financial Acumen — understanding customer budgets and demonstrating ROI
Communication — presenting complex sustainability concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Sales Funnel Management — tracking opportunities and moving deals through the pipeline
Industry Knowledge — staying current on sustainability trends and customer challenges
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor\'s degree required. Not an early-career role.
Proven experience selling professional services to executives at leading companies based in the US.
Experience working in one of the following services industries is preferred:
Energy and sustainability consulting
Cleantech / renewable energy advisory
Business services industry (outsourcing)
Environmental services
Extensive experience in executive-level enterprise sales, with proven success in the energy and sustainability services market
Proven success in navigating long, complex sales cycles - six to twelve months in duration – and in a consultative sales role
A working understanding of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, supply chain sustainability challenges and science-based emission reduction targets is preferred
Self-starter, able to rapidly comprehend client demands and Schneider Electric solutions, and to align the two to ensure sales performance at or above assigned targets
Strong research and lead generation experience: persistence in following up of leads and movement of prospects through the sales cycle
Experience in successfully working at all management levels within Fortune 1000 companies
Ability to negotiate contracts and scopes of work with prospective clients
Strong closing ability; past experience closing multiple five- and six-figure agreements
A digital leader within the Microsoft Office environment (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and Salesforce.com CRM system
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
What\'s in it for me?
Make a real difference by helping customers achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes
Join a collaborative team that values innovation and professional growth
Access training and development opportunities in sustainability sales
Be part of a company committed to efficiency, sustainability, and positive environmental impact
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 67,440 - USD 101,160 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.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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