Location Amsterdam
Job-type Permanent
Salary €Competitive
Reference 17100

Are you a purpose-driven consultant with a solid understanding of renewable energy and carbon space? Are you looking for international exposure and to work on climate projects at the European level? Schneider Electric has an incredible opportunity for you.

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Schneider Sustainability Business (SB) offers solutions to managing and optimizing corporates' energy supply and purchasing strategies. The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with the Client Development team, as well as the Operations teams, to understand the needs and objectives of customers and then translate those needs to the solutions provided by the delivery team, ultimately enabling the company to acquire new clients and exceed revenue targets while ensuring client satisfaction.

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The Solutions Architect becomes involved with key sales opportunities as directed by their manager and other key members of the Client Development group.

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This position works in a matrixed reporting environment, with a direct reporting line to the Director of Client Development and dotted line responsibility to SB Operations leadership. This position can be based out of any Schneider office in Europe.

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What do you get to do in this position?

  • Provide depth and credibility to customer engagements by providing in-depth technical knowledge of the SB domain and services, with a focus on renewables and cleantech. This includes the convergence of green/renewable energy with the traditional grid supply of energy.

  • Respond to functional/technical elements of RFI's/RFP, guiding client development resources in the preparation of industry-leading content.

  • Demonstrate the value of Schneider services and help position accordingly through a written and verbal presentation.

  • Liaise with Operations and Client Delivery teams to craft custom client-facing sales materials as needed

  • Consistently support sales teams at key, defined points in the sales process.

  • Support the Client Development team in preparation for and during client calls to ensure optimal documentation and understanding of client needs and follow-ups

  • Assist in the customization of proposals and scopes of work based on unique client needs

  • Convey customer requirements to business leadership, ensuring that SB integrated supply services and offerings remain fresh and aligned with evolving marketplace needs.

  • Develop and maintain a robust understanding of customer expectations and competitor capabilities and translate those for SB leadership to ensure ongoing competitiveness and success of services.

  • Collaborate with SB supply and renewables team members to foster service innovation; package, communicate, and position these services within the global organization to accelerate sales of new services.

  • Support the Client Development team on client-specific proposal generation / RFP responses

  • Be willing and able to support specific projects as needed.

  • Accompany sales team on key sales engagements as required - travel throughout the sales territory may be required.

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Qualifications

  • Fully committed to Schneider's mission, leadership values, and growth mindset.

  • Deep understanding of Supply and Renewables solutions, industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.

  • Ability to listen and understand customer challenges; identify solutions by mapping to SB integrated supply solutions.

  • Strong operational foundation with an affinity for client-facing activities; personable and engaging.

  • Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, complex analysis and ideas in a concise manner

  • Analytical self-starter with strong attention to detail

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to work on multiple complex projects in diverse areas

  • Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders as well as clients

  • Proficient experience with MS Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint) and/or other visualization software

  • Experience navigating organizations and an understanding of SB supply and renewables staff/solutions

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

  • Travel required to support sales activity (10- 30%)

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Apply today to find out more.