As an Automation Sales Engineer at Phoenix Contact, you’ll lead the charge in growing our Industrial Automation portfolio across QLD.

Your mission? Drive new business, expand existing client relationships, and serve as a trusted technical advisor across industries. You’ll leverage your engineering expertise and sales acumen to deliver automation solutions that empower customers and enhance their operations.

You’ll work closely with other sales professionals, product managers, and marketing to ensure customer satisfaction and capture market opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Champion the full Phoenix Contact automation portfolio in your region.

Identify, engage, and influence key decision-makers across engineering and project teams.

Proactively plan and execute strategies to grow new accounts and maximise opportunities in existing ones.

Deliver engaging product presentations, technical consultations, and training sessions.

Track opportunities, pipeline activities, and performance using CRM tools.

Provide hands-on support for packaged control systems and complete end-to-end automation solutions.

Stay ahead of industry trends, market shifts, and competitor movements.

Prepare proposals, respond to tenders, and manage agreements with customers.

Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless service and solution delivery.

Lead automation sales strategy and execution across the state.

Your Background & Expertise

3+ years of external field sales experience in a technical or engineering domain.

Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and active listening.

Proven ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Prior exposure to electrical or electronic industry sales preferred.

Experience engaging with system integrators, engineers, consultants, and contractors.

CRM proficiency with the ability to manage, track, and analyse customer data.

We welcome Automation Technicians ready to pivot into a sales-driven role - your hands-on experience matters.

Why Join the Phoenix Contact Team?

Competitive salary package with achievable bonuses

Recognition programs & performance incentives

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support

Opportunity to grow with a global innovation leader in industrial automation

A supportive team culture that celebrates collaboration and individual success

If you have the experience and abilities listed above, are seeking to join a global industry leader with a reputation for growth, quality engineered products then this is the position for you. Please click apply or if you prefer email your resume to [email protected]