Technical Sales Consultant – Melbourne, VIC
At Schneider Electric, we're not just delivering automation – we're redefining it. As a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, we're building smarter, more sustainable systems to power the industries of tomorrow.
We're looking for a visionary Technical Sales Consultant in Industrial Automation to help shape the future of automation across strategic sectors like mining, manufacturing, water, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). This is your opportunity to influence from the front line – guiding customers, enabling our cross‐functional teams, and driving innovation.
Your Impact
As a Technical Sales Consultant, you'll engage with customers as a technical advisor early in the sales cycle to understand their business challenges and design tailored industrial automation solutions. Reporting to the Pre‐Sales Technical Leader, you'll also present technical solutions and proof‐of‐concept demonstrations to key stakeholders to win business. You'll collaborate across teams to deliver scalable architectures, influence product development, and champion Schneider Electric's cutting‐edge portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Design scalable, modular, and future‐ready automation architectures using Schneider Electric's portfolio
* Ensure integration of software, hardware, and services to deliver end‐to‐end value
* Create technical content, including proposals and demo environments specialising in Modicon PAC, Supporting Telemetry, Industrial HMI and Machine portfolio
* Collaborate with sales teams, marketing managers, application specialists and global teams to leverage best practices and innovation for business growth
* Support an environment of development through training, coaching and knowledge sharing
About You
You're a strategic thinker and technical expert with a passion for solving complex industrial challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a strong mix of technical depth, influence, and customer focus.
Required Experience and Qualifications
* A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
* 8‐10 years related industry experience with industrial automation products and system engineering, together with end‐user engagement
* 2‐3 years of sales experience in an industrial automation landscape
* Proven experience in industrial sectors such as mining, manufacturing, water, or CPG
* Deep knowledge of automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, DCS, telemetry)
* Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++, IEC61131‐ladder logic)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Schneider Electric?
We're proud to be Time's #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World and a global leader in industrial innovation. At Schneider Electric, you'll find purpose, flexibility, and a culture that values inclusion, learning, and impact.
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
* Competitive salary and share program options
* Career development in a global, future‐focused company
* A supportive, inclusive team environment
Legal Notice
All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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