Schneider Electric · 1 month ago
General Manager, Chicago Branch
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$203K/yr - $304K/yrSchneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, seeking a General Manager for their Chicago Branch. The role focuses on P&L responsibility, employee engagement, and strategic growth in the Digital Buildings sector, while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
P&L responsibility for our Chicago Digital Buildings branch, prioritizing employee engagement, safety, customer satisfaction and retention, and long-term, profitable sales growth
Lead the development of strategic selling plans and implementation of best practices to achieve growth in the local market with our Building Automation and Security product lines
Organize sales resources to maximize both new customer acquisition and growth at existing accounts
Provide direction and guidance to branch department heads overseeing our sales, operations, services and administrative departments
Ensure timely manpower forecasting and recruiting to support backlog delivery, using employee development playbooks and career paths to build a high-performing culture
Responsible for ensuring the readiness of construction and service operations teams to successfully deliver Schneider solutions and services while growing team size and market share
Conduct 1:1 meetings, job site visits, town hall feedback sessions with employees and build annual action plans that consistently improve the employee experience
Collaborate with other Schneider business unit leadership to cross-sell solutions and services across the collective installed base in the region
Qualification
Required
Track record of successful leadership in a sales, operations, or service management role, preferably with employers from the mechanical, electrical, or construction industries
Knowledge and experience in P&L management, including forecasting, delivery, and reporting of key financial and operational results
Strategic planning and change management skills that enable achievement of our strategic priorities for customers, employees, and shareholders
Demonstrated capability to coach and develop employees and leaders into top performers, prior experience building and leading a high-performing team
Understanding and ability to implement strategic selling processes, governance compliance, and continuous improvement in operations and service delivery
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or finance is required; Industry-relevant post-graduate studies are recommended
Benefits
Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
401(k) + match
Well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
Opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
Military leave benefits
Company
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
Founded in 1836
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (150)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.08BKey Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
Recent News
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