Technical Sales Consultant - Melbourne VIC

Role- Technical Sales Consultant - Melbourne, VIC

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:


* 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


* Collaboration


* 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

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:


* 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, ...