Sales Manager - Automation

Dhruva Automation & Controls; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Digital Solutions India Private Limited is seeking Sales Professionals to drive high-value industrial automation solutions in the Pune region. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience and a strong background in selling Siemens Automation Portfolio (PLC, HMI, VFD, SCADA, Servo) and specialized programming services.

This role requires a hunter mentality, consultative selling, and deep knowledge of the local manufacturing sector, with emphasis on building new accounts and

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in B2B sales in industrial automation, machinery, or system integration.
• Strong background selling Siemens Automation Portfolio including PLC, HMI, VFD, SCADA, Servo.
• Experience selling technical services such as PLC/HMI/Robot Programming, Commissioning, and Maintenance Contracts.
• Hunter mentality with consultative approach and knowledge of Pune manufacturing sector.
• Excellent presentation and communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Sell Siemens Automation Portfolio (PLC, HMI, VFD, SCADA, Servo).
• Sell Programming and Engineering Services (PLC, HMI, Robot Programming).
• Develop new accounts and maintain relationships with key clients/OEMs/End-Users.
• Understand customer production challenges and propose complete technical solutions.

Skills

B2B sales

Industrial automation

Account management

Presentation skills

Consultative selling

Market knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Schaeffler Digital Solutions India Private Limited is seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Sales Professionals to drive the sale of high-value industrial automation solutions in the Pune region.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience and a strong background in selling the Siemens Automation Portfolio (PLC, HMI, VFD, SCADA, Servo), coupled with the ability to sell specialized Programming and Engineering Services (PLC, HMI, Robot Programming).

This role requires a hunter mentality, a consultative approach, and deep knowledge of the local manufacturing sector.

Job Responsibilities:

• Siemens Automation Portfolio:
  PLC : Knowledge of Siemens S7-1500/1200 series is highly desirable.
• HMI : Experience with Siemens Comfort/Basic Panels
• VFD : Understanding of drive applications and selection
• SCADA : Experience selling WinCC or similar platforms.
• Servo Systems: Knowledge of motion control solutions.
• Services & Solutions: Experience selling technical services like PLC/HMI/Robot Programming, Commissioning, and Maintenance Contracts.

Core Sales & Business Skills

• Experience: 3 to 7 years in B2B sales, specifically within the industrial automation, machinery, or system integration sector.
• Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of the manufacturing base in the Pune region (e.g., Automotive, Pharma, Heavy Engineering).
• Consultative Selling: Ability to understand the customer's production challenges and propose a complete technical solution, rather than just selling a product.
• Account Management: Proven track record of developing new accounts and maintaining long-term relationships with key clients/OEMs/End-Users.
• Presentation & Communication: Excellent skills in presenting complex technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients in Pune and surrounding areas.