About Our Client

Our client is a trusted name in industrial automation and control systems, known for delivering highly engineered solutions that power smarter factories and production lines. They support a diverse customer base across FMCG, food & beverage, materials handling, packaging machinery, and other manufacturing sectors.

From programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and HMI/SCADA systems to complete control panel solutions, they bring intelligence and precision to industrial automation. Now, due to ongoing demand, they’re looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to join their Melbourne team and help drive customer success.

About The Role

In this client-facing, solution-led role, you’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams across a range of industrial clients—scoping out problems, recommending PLC and control solutions, and guiding deals from first contact through to delivery.

You’ll combine deep technical knowledge with commercial insight to win trust and deliver tailored outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and growing a portfolio of industrial clients across Victoria

Recommending, specifying, and selling PLC-based automation systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)

Deliver on-site product demonstrations, consultations, and technical presentations

Collaborating with in-house engineers and channel partners on scoping, quoting, and system integration

Identifying new project opportunities and build long-term strategic partnerships

Staying on top of industry and technology trends to add value and insight

About You

As the successful candidate for this role, you will be a hands-on, technically minded sales engineer who thrives on solving problems and delivering real value to customers. Whether it’s a process bottleneck or a full system upgrade, you know how to engage clients, ask the right questions, and guide them to the best-fit automation solution.

Additionally, you will bring:

Experience in technical sales, solutions engineering, or industrial automation

Strong working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Omron, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret control/electrical schematics

Excellent communication skills and confidence working with technical and commercial stakeholders

Engineering qualifications in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Automation (highly regarded)

Salary & Benefits

$100,000 to $120,000 + Super + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commissions

High-performing, technically focused team with genuine collaboration

Hybrid working and flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and development with access to cutting-edge tech

Stable, growing business with strong reputation and customer pipeline

Application

To apply, click the link below or email your resume in Word format to Lainey Grant at [email protected]. For a confidential discussion, feel free to call directly on (02) 9922 9644.

Salexo Consulting is a specialist sales recruitment agency with over 200 live vacancies. If this role isn’t the right fit, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities we have available.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 business days.