Sales Specialist (Core Automation) Dubai, UAE

Siemens AG; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Diverse and inclusive culture

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Siemens AG, a global leader in automation, seeks a Sales Specialist for Core Automation in Dubai, UAE. You will provide pre-sales technical support, translate customer requirements into automation concepts, and lead product demonstrations and PoCs across the Middle East.

The role requires strong PLC/HMI/SCADA knowledge, experience with TIA Portal, and good English. Travel up to 20% is expected; hybrid work arrangement is available with regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of relevant industrial project experience in automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and TIA Portal.
• OT networking and IIoT concepts in industrial environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong presentation skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Collaborative team player across functions and regions.
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East (<20% of time).

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support for the core automation portfolio across the Middle East.
• Translate customer requirements into suitable product selections and automation concepts.
• Deliver product presentations, live demonstrations, and technical workshops.
• Plan and conduct PoCs and technical evaluations with customers, document results.
• Promote automation products through visits, webinars, events and campaigns.
• Support proposals, specifications, and responses to inquiries including integration options.
• Collaborate with account managers, tech sales, and partners to advance decisions.
• Develop reusable demonstrations and portfolio knowledge for colleagues and partners.
• Stay current with automation technologies and share customer feedback.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

TIA Portal

OT networking

IIoT

English

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Python

C

JavaScript

Job description

Job Title

Sales Specialist - Core Automation Dubai UAE

About the Role

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We are looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn, people who want to make a real impact now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you would make an outstanding addition to our vibrant international team. Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Join our Digital Industries team as a Sales Specialist - Core Automation based in Dubai and supporting customers across the Middle East. Ready to create your own journey?

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support for the core automation portfolio across the Middle East translating customer requirements into suitable product selections and automation concepts
• Deliver engaging product presentations live demonstrations and technical workshops that clearly explain solution capabilities competitive differentiation and customer value
• Plan and conduct proofs of concept PoCs and technical evaluations agreeing objectives and success criteria with customers and documenting results and recommended next steps
• Promote automation products and solutions through customer visits webinars events and targeted campaigns working closely with sales and marketing teams
• Support technical proposals specifications and responses to customer enquiries including product compatibility integration considerations and migration or modernization options
• Collaborate with account managers technical sales product specialists and partners to identify opportunities address technical questions and advance customer decisions
• Develop reusable demonstration applications presentation materials and application examples and share portfolio knowledge with colleagues and partners
• Stay current with automation technologies market developments and competitor offerings and share customer feedback with relevant product and business teams
• Coordinate with networking IIoT and other technology specialists to support integrated solutions and a clear handover to implementation or support teams where needed

Qualifications

• 5 6 years of relevant industrial project experience with practical exposure to automation system engineering integration testing or commissioning
• Strong technical knowledge of Siemens programmable logic controllers PLCs human-machine interfaces HMI supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA TIA Portal and related automation products
• A sound understanding of operational technology OT networking and Industrial Internet of Things IIoT technologies including connectivity and integration in industrial environments
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team and across functions countries and partner organisations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a customer-focused mindset and the ability to organise and follow through on multiple technical engagements
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East with travel expected to account for less than 20 of working time

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with edge and cloud computing concepts and their integration with industrial systems
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and secure industrial connectivity
• Programming knowledge in Python C JavaScript or comparable languages

Benefits

• Hybrid working with 2 3 days of mobile working per week in line with the applicable policy
• Diverse and inclusive culture An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging the foundation to develop personally and professionally Extraordinary variety of learning amp development opportunities

Company Culture & Diversity

Transform the everyday with us. We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.

Please note Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.