Sales Engineer-EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Schneider Electric; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management company is seeking a Sales Engineer in Dubai to drive revenue growth for EcoStruxure Automation Expert. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in technical solution sales. This role includes significant stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to influence market adoption and align with business strategies. Approximately 30-50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consultative, technical solution sales.
• Deep understanding of industrial automation and applications.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial success through consultative selling techniques.
• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for EcoStruxure Automation Expert.
• Maintain strong relationships with engineering, operations, and executives.

Skills

Technical solution sales

Industrial automation understanding

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Distributed Control Systems

Edge Computing

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Engineer to drive revenue growth for EcoStruxure Automation Expert-a cutting-edge, software-defined industrial automation solution. This role will focus on expanding market awareness, influencing key decision-makers, and driving adoption among system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and industrial end-users with the ultimate goal of increasing sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Revenue Growth:Drive commercial success through consultative and prescriptive selling techniques. Identify, qualify, and nurture high-potential business opportunities, including pilot projects, proof-of-concept implementations, and full-scale rollout of EcoStruxure Automation Expert. Collaborate with channel partners, system integrators, and engineering, procurement, and construction firms to develop joint go-to-market strategies. Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and long-term agreements to maximize revenue potential.
• Market Development & Strategy Execution:Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy that positions EcoStruxure Automation Expert as a disruptive open automation platform. Align business development initiatives with global trends in industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and software-driven control systems. Analyze customer pain points, competitor offerings, and emerging market trends to refine the value proposition and influence original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users to adopt EcoStruxure Automation Expert.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering, operations, IT, and executive decision-makers to promote EcoStruxure Automation Expert adoption. Engage with executives, plant managers, automation engineers, and IT-OT leaders to drive digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate internally with lines of business, offer managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the growth of EcoStruxure Automation Expert. Build a network of early adopters, key opinion leaders, and reference customers to advocate for EcoStruxure Automation Expert within the industry. Support system integrators and consultants to integrate EcoStruxure Automation Expert into their project specifications. Be the voice of the customer internally and to the lines of business to influence roadmaps and provide market insights that will help grow EcoStruxure Automation Expert faster. Collaborate with segment teams to identify and penetrate strategic sub-segments and applications for EcoStruxure Automation Expert.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership:Work closely with the Center of Excellence, product management, marketing, and customer success teams to align solutions with market needs. Provide direct customer feedback to product development teams to enhance EcoStruxure Automation Expert’s features, usability, and scalability. Coordinate with pre-sales specialists, solution specialists, and application specialists to develop and present tailored automation solutions to the customer using EcoStruxure Automation Expert. Be the subject matter expert on EcoStruxure Automation Expert to the customer.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of EcoStruxure Automation Expert initiatives.
• Act as the primary conduit between customer and Center of Excellence on EcoStruxure Automation Expert-related topics, including escalations and feature prioritization.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in consultative, technical solution sales—essential to this role.
• A deep understanding of industrial automation and applications—essential to this role. Experience with industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition, distributed control systems, and edge computing.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Travel

This role will require approximately 30-50% travel.

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