Job Description:
Role- Technical Sales Consultant - Sydney
Lead the Future of Industrial Automation
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.
A Technical Sales Consultant also collaborates across teams to deliver scalable architectures, influence product development, and champion Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
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Design scalable, modular, and future-ready automation architectures using Schneider Electric’s portfolio
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Ensure integration of software, hardware, and services to deliver end-to-end value
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Create technical content, including proposals and demo environments for Modicon Programmable automation controllers, Industrial HMI & Telemetry portfolio
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Partner with sales teams, offer marketing managers, application specialist and global teams to leverage best practices and innovation for business growth
Support an environment of development through training, coaching and knowledge sharing.
(External) English Qualifications:
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.
You’ll also bring:
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A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
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8-10 years related industry experience with industrial automation products and system engineering, together with end user engagement
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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)
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Proficiency in programming languages (IEC61131- CODESYS - ladder logic, Python,C++)
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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.
What we offer:
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Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
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Competitive salary and share program options
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Career development in a global, future-focused company
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A supportive, inclusive team environment
Our Recruitment Process
1. Apply online
2. Initial phone conversation
3. Virtual or in-person panel interviews
Let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.
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.
Ready to Lead the Next Wave of Industrial Innovation?
If you’re driven by purpose, powered by expertise, and ready to make an impact—we want to hear from you.
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Apply now and help us build the future of automation—together.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
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