Automation Sales Manager - Saudi Arabia

Schneider Electric; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions provider is seeking an Industrial Automation Sales Manager in Saudi Arabia to drive sales and business development. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of proven sales experience within the KSA market. The role involves collaborating with clients to deliver integrated solutions that meet specific requirements while achieving sales targets. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of sales experience in Industrial Automation Sales within the KSA.
• Solid understanding of commercial processes.
• Results-driven and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of integrated solutions to meet revenue targets.
• Lead Business Development efforts for Industrial Automation technologies.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of project sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Acumen

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. We are dedicated to supplying our customers with safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. We invent technologies that will transform the places where we live, work and play. EASA MC is a Schneider Electric group Company with expertise in handling complex integrated Automation, Telecom & Digital Platforms for Oil & Gas, WWW, MMM, CPG, Buildings & Infrastructure Segments.

Industrial Automation Sales Manager

The primary objective of this role is to drive order inflow from Integrated Automation Projects that incorporate digitalization as a value-add, in order to achieve the targeted revenue within the KSA market.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of integrated solutions that combine both hardware and software components to meet defined revenue and sales targets.
• Lead Sales & Business Development efforts for Industrial Automation technologies including VSDs, RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA systems across Water & Wastewater (WWW), Infrastructure, Utilities, and MMM sectors.
• Provide accurate forecasting and delivery of annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams.
• Achieve high performance in Order Intake, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Profitability, and Market Coverage.
• Collaborate with segment leaders across the cluster to ensure strong market positioning.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with strategic clients and customers.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of project sales opportunities.
• Review and prioritize incoming inquiries, coordinating with the proposal team to deliver techno-commercial offers aligned with customer expectations.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to strengthen relationships and influence decision-making.
• Negotiate and finalize Terms & Conditions with customers to ensure contract compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date records of project pipelines, customer visits, and contacts using the bFO tool (Salesforce).
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a specialization in Electronics, Instrumentation & Control.
• 10–15 years of proven sales experience in Industrial Automation Sales within the KSA market.
• Strong technical acumen to clearly understand customer requirements and effectively advocate tailored solutions.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of commercial processes, including cost estimation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Results-driven and self-motivated, with the ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet sales targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently at senior customer levels.
• Independent thinker with sound business judgment and a proactive, risk-aware approach to decision-making.
• Collaborative team player—dynamic, passionate, and capable of driving alignment across teams and functions.

Impact and Values

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

• €36 billion global revenue
• +13% organic growth
• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
• #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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