Internal Sales Executive (Distribution)

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We are looking for a Virtual Area Sales Representative with personal drive to deliver on sales targets, foster strong customer relationships in Distribution and contribute to the overall Schneider Electric growth plan.

You will report to the UK&I Distribution Channel Lead.

Mission of the role:

Your mission is to grow our top line by utilising the exceptional brand and products at Schneider Electric, as well as a wealth of sales enablement tools including Salesforce CRM, Sales Gaps to Target and Statement Reports, a complete suite of dashboards and promotions.

Relationships are at the heart of this role's success, both with their customer base and internal network.

You will work in lockstep with their field sales colleagues by owning the "desk based" selling activities and passing over opportunities to bid and win.

This is an important addition to Transactional Team and to our Distributor customers; the Virtual Area Sales Representative will be at the core of active decision making for a £350m BU to accelerate to £0.5bn by 2027.

You will be able to demonstrate a self-starter mindset and show an appetite to drive and contribute to overall growth through structured selling.

Your Responsibilities:


* Sales Ownership & Target Delivery: Take full accountability for achieving and exceeding sales and order targets across the Distribution Channel for your regions.

This includes animation and structured selling through, but not exclusive to: Gaps to Target, SPA Management, Defined Call Lists, Value Added Drivers, Promotions (Sell In), Campaigns (Sell Out), New Offers/Focuses, Business Plans


* Customer Engagement & Digital Interaction: Maintain high levels of customer-facing activity, through digital and virtual channels, to build strong, value-driven relationships.


* Value Based Selling: Work with the channel team and your regional colleagues to execute the clearly defined sales plan across your portfolio, ensuring every interaction adds value.


* Opportunity Scoping & Sharing: Identify and share opportunities, leveraging internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to support complex sales.


* CRM & Data Discipline: Maintain accurate customer records, call logs, and customer action plans in Salesforce, ensuring reliable master data that aligned with business expectations.


* Cross Sell, Up Sell and Take Share: Grow wallet share through upselling and cross-selling, as well as scoping opportunities to take share in your regions.


* Campaign Execution: Actively engage and push Distribution campaigns, leveraging the power of...