Technical Sales Consultant - Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Technical Sales Consultant in the MEA region to shape and accelerate its Digital Transformation solution strategy for Process Automation customers. You will translate strategy into compelling solutions, develop value propositions, and collaborate with Marketing and Strategy teams.

The role interfaces with multiple Schneider Electric LoBs, Innovation Hubs, and external partners. You will drive opportunities with Sales, validate use cases, and demonstrate solutions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience in industrial automation and digital solutions with Aveva or similar software company or end user.
• Strong experience in solution development and technical strategy; working across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of value propositions and demo assets for targeted use cases in Process Industries.
• Collaborate with Aveva and Schneider Electric business units to define technology needs, solution architectures, BOM, and offers.
• Drive execution of strategic innovation initiatives across internal and external ecosystems.
• Support sales with qualification, shaping opportunities, and validation of use cases.
• Translate AI, digital twins, and Unified Operations into customer value stories.

Skills

Industrial automation

Digital solutions

AI

Digital twins

Unified Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Tech

Master’s degree / MBA preferred

Tools

Aveva

Job description

Technical Sales Consultant-Digital Transformation, as part of the MEA Sales Support Team, is responsible for defining, shaping, and accelerating Schneider Electric’s Digital Transformation solution strategy for Process Automation customers.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and commercialization, with a primary focus on:

• Developing compelling value propositions and demo assets for targeted use cases

• Defining technology needs, solution architectures, BOM and offer in collaboration with Aveva and other SE Business as per customer requirements

• Driving execution of strategic innovation initiatives across internal and external ecosystems

• Enabling customer opportunity generation and deal support in close partnership with Sales

The role directly contributes to growth, differentiation, and digital leadership by translating strategy into compelling, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Value Proposition & Solution Development

• Lead the development of specific value propositions, aligned to Process Industries customer priorities (e.g., energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability, autonomy)

• Co-create and continuously refine solution narratives and demo environments in close collaboration with Marketing and Strategy teams

• Ensure value propositions are:

• Outcome-driven

• Quantified (efficiency gains, cost reduction, etc.)

• Differentiated against competitors

• Translate complex technologies (AI, digital twins, Autonomous Operations, Unified Operations etc.) into customer-relevant business value stories

Strategy Execution & Innovation Initiatives

• Ensure progress and delivery of priority innovation initiatives aligned to PA Digital Transformation strategy
• Lead or coordinate initiatives involving: Multiple Schneider Electric LoBs, Innovation Hubs, External partners and ecosystem players
• Track and manage execution milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Support incubation and proving of new solutions and use cases

Sales Enablement & Opportunity Development

• Work closely with Sales teams to:
• Support qualification and shaping of opportunities
• Strengthen value proposition in customer discussions
• Contribute to high-impact pursuits and strategic deals
• Engage with customers to:
• Validate use cases
• Demonstrate solutions and value
• Gather feedback to refine offerings
• Provide thought leadership and technical credibility in key engagements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate across: Strategy, Marketing, Offer Management, Digital / Software teams, Delivery / Services organizations
• Ensure alignment between strategy, offers, and go-to-market execution

Technology Trends Analysis

Monitor industry trends in Process Industries:

• Digital transformation

• AI and Automation Operations

• Unified Operations /Un manned Operations

And support Segment strategy to translate insights into:

• New solution opportunities

• Differentiated positioning

• Innovation priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field

• Master’s degree / MBA preferred

• Prefer 10+ years experience in Industrial automation and digital solutions with Aveva or similar Software company or End User

• Strong experience in: Solution development and technical strategy. Working across multiple product lines / portfolios. Customer-facing or commercial roles

Skills & Competencies

Technical / Functional

• Strong understanding of: Industrial automation systems, Digital solutions, including but not limited to: various AI methods, models and applications; ML, analytics, IoT, digital twins, Unified Operations etc.

• Ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes

• Systems thinking and architecture mindse

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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