SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), with a combined team of over 180 engineers, delivers a depth of experience to our clients and provides a wide range of career opportunities for our employees. We have built a successful business around using innovative technologies to provide custom solutions for those industries such as water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverages.We are extremely proud of our client-centric culture and providing clients with innovative solutions that make a real difference by improving production, efficiency, reliability, safety and cost savings.
About the Role
An prospect has arisen for a
Sales Engineer
with a problem-solving mindset to join our Brisbane team.At SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), our engineers are our greatest asset. Their technical expertise and client relationships naturally drive growth. This role is designed to harness that strength by developing well considered engineering estimates and client proposals across key sectors, supporting account management and business development activities.
You'll work closely with our Queensland leadership team to drive sales, support our engineers in pre-sales activities, and ensure alignment with our broader business strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with technical skills and experience or an interest in sales who thrives on building relationships, delivering value, and driving innovation in automation and control systems.
The Sales Engineer is responsible for:
Developing and executing monthly sales contact plans
Preparing tenders, quotations and track all sales activities in CRM
Ensuring alignment with budgets and business plans through strategic planning




Maintaining and growing client relationships to ensure retention and repeat business
Provide regular reports to senior leadership on sales performance and client engagement
Track KPIs such as new clients/projects, value of quotes/contracts, and client retention ensuring that are completed in line with the sales plan
About You
You're a technically savvy engineering qualified with an interest in the commercial aspects of client relationships and a passion for customer engagement. You'll bring:
Technical experience in electrical engineering, ideally with automation, telemetry and control systems project delivery exposure
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
A team-oriented mindset with a service and safety focus
Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated capacity to manage project work
Ability to manage time and resources effectively
A proactive approach to leadership, innovation, and client engagement
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Proven critical reasoning and strategic thinking
Exceptional client relationship skills
Desirable Experience and Skills
A strong understanding of PLC/SCADA systems, telemetry and RTU's, industrial communications, network design, and development
Extensive experience in solution selling based on the Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, or Ignition platforms




Demonstrated experience building pipelines, solutions selling, closing deals that work for all parties, and as a result exceeding sales targets
Degree in any of; Computer / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
Two years experience in a engineering role
Proven ability to work in a team and autonomous environment
Why Join Us
At SGA, we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, encourages sustainability, and promotes teamwork and work-life balance. Our Mission is to raise the bar in engineering. For the successful candidate, the position will offer the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing leading solutions in industrial automation.
What We Offer You
An exciting opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and mentorship
Leading automation technology
Exposure to innovative industry leading projects
Regular executive team exposure
A positive inclusive team culture
Flexible work options
Fun workspaces including games areas
Fresh fruit, refreshments and regular team social events
Modern workspace tools including laptop and mobile phone
Novated leases
Workplace Banking Program with exclusive discounts and benefits
Extended paid parental leave
Recruitment referral bonuses
Access to Employee Assistance Program
At SGA we strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
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📌 Sales Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 SAFEgroup Automation
📍 Queensland