Segments Systems Sales Specialist

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Schneider Electric Full time R850 000 - R1 300 000 per year

What will you do?

Customer Engagement & Ecosystem Mapping

Build deep, strategic relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations, including decision-makers in engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership.

Map customer ecosystems and influence channels to identify and engage with consultants, contractors, EPCs, and other key players.

Sales Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and coordinate SE sales teams across business units to ensure a unified and coherent customer engagement approach.

Act as the voice of the customer internally, aligning SE's value proposition with customer needs and market trends.

Commercial Strategy & Execution

Define and implement commercial strategies to grow the Power Systems business in the region.

Lead account platforming and commercial action planning with internal stakeholders.

Ensure

accurate

and

timely

reporting of sales activities, forecasts, and opportunity pipelines in CRM tools (e.g.,

bFO

).

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

Analyze market trends, customer budgets, and competitor activities to

identify

SE's strengths and areas for improvement.

Provide feedback to marketing and offer development teams to enhance SE's value proposition.

Customer Satisfaction & Compliance

Ensure

high levels

of customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and issue resolution.

Uphold SE's Trust Charter and ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations, and internal governance processes.

Technical & Digital Enablement

Support early-stage opportunity development through technical influence and specification, with a strong focus on digital solutions and recurring offers.

Collaborate with tendering and execution teams to

optimize

offers and ensure successful project delivery.

  • **Project

Engagement

&

P

rescr

iption**
- Identify and engage early in strategic projects to influence specifications and solution design.
- Promote and integrate

EcoStruxure

architecture and digital capabilities into customer solutions.

  • **Opportunity

Management**
- Own and manage opportunities in BFO (Business Forecasting Opportunity tool).
- Develop structured action plans for target opportunities to maximize conversion.

  • **Pipeline

Generation**
- Proactivel

y identif

y new business opportunities and build a robust pipeline.
- Collaborate with Key Ac

count Man

agers and Segment Leads to align on growth strategies.

  • **Channel

Support**
- Provide technical and application support to End Users, Panel Builders, Contractors, and EPCs.
- Deliver training, workshops, and solution presentations to enhance channel capabilities.

  • **Growth

Acce

leration**
- Drive adoption of Medium Voltage Primary Distribution equipment and systems.
- Support strategic initiatives to grow the

systems

business across the region.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

  • Technical

expertise

in MV distribution systems and applications.
- Technical and business

expertise

in Systems
- Strong

pipeline

management and opportunity planning skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Sustainability mindset and knowledge of SF₆-free technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and geographies.
- Willingness to travel across the region as needed.

What's in it for you?

  • Be at the forefront of shaping the energy transition in Southern Africa.
  • Work wit

h a global leader in energy management and automation.
- Collaborate with a high-performing, purpose-driven team.
- Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and international career opportunities.
- Make a tangible impact

on critica

l infrastructure and sustainable development in the

region.

Opportunity

to shape the energy transition in one of Africa's most dynamic markets.

Who will you report to?

  • Vice President - Power Systems

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

  • Bach

elor's degree in Engineering

or a related technical field; MBA or postgraduate business qualification is a plus.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in technical sales or business development, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
- Proven track record in ma

naging compl

ex accounts and delivering commercial success across hardware, software, and digital solutions.
- Strong understanding of procurement and operating models across public and private sectors in Southern Africa.
- Familiarity with regional ecosystems, including key stakeholders such as utilities, IPPs, consultants, EPCs, and contractors.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency

in CRM tools and sales governance processes

.

Let us learn about you Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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