Schneider Electric - Internship Program

Build a Civilian Career in Industrial Sales – Starting with a Unique Training Experience. If you’re a transitioning service member with a technical background and an interest in sales, this 12-week Skillbridge Industrial Channel Sales Development Program offers a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience, grow your professional network, and explore full-time sales careers in industrial automation and electrical distribution.Program OverviewFormat: Hybrid: virtual training + on-site job shadowingDuration: 12 weeks (start dates: January, May, September)Compensation: Unpaid internship (SkillBridge-authorized)Location: Remote training + on-site shadowing (distributor partner locations across the US This program is tailored for SkillBridge-eligible service members with electrical or engineering experience who want to explore industrial sales. You’ll gain hands-on training, shadow industry experts, and receive direct connections to full-time job opportunities with Schneider Electric’s distribution partners.What to ExpectWeeks 1–2:Begin with virtual training in Schneider Electric’s product portfolio, electrical distribution systems, and sales strategy fundamentals. Weeks 3–12:Continue remote training while also participating in on-site job shadowing with a distributor partner. Locations vary and are assigned based on program openings and your availability. What You’ll DoMaster Schneider Electric’s industrial automation and power product portfolio.Learn sales strategies through a combination of online learning and real-world application.Conduct market and customer analysis to support the sales process.Shadow channel partners to observe sales conversations, prospecting, and customer engagement.Present a final capstone project based on real industrial applications.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Qualifications:Must be a SkillBridge-eligible transitioning service member.Prior experience in electrical or engineering roles.Willingness to learn, grow, and potentially relocate for job opportunities.Comfortable working in a hybrid environment – virtually and on-site.What You’ll GainIndustry-recognized training from a global energy and automation leader.Hands-on mentorship and shadowing experience with top distribution partners.A direct pathway to apply for full-time roles post-program.A solid foundation for a long-term career in industrial sales.Apply today and take the next step toward a dynamic, high-impact career in industrial sales. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Master Schneider Electric’s industrial automation and power product portfolio.
• Learn sales strategies through a combination of online learning and real-world application.
• Conduct market and customer analysis to support the sales process.
• Shadow channel partners to observe sales conversations, prospecting, and customer engagement.
• Present a final capstone project based on real industrial applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a SkillBridge-eligible transitioning service member.
• Prior experience in electrical or engineering roles.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and potentially relocate for job opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment – virtually and on-site.

BENEFITS

• Industry-recognized training from a global energy and automation leader.
• Hands-on mentorship and shadowing experience with top distribution partners.
• A direct pathway to apply for full-time roles post-program.
• A solid foundation for a long-term career in industrial sales.

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