Portfolio Consulting Professional - Factory Automation Mission/Function Provides deep technical knowledge in an assigned portfolio and advises both sales organization and customers in capabilities and options how to use and integrate Siemens products effectively. Passion for technologies such as PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA and intelligent devices and stays up to date with the latest developments within our portfolio. What are the responsibilities: Supports the respective sales organization of the unit in approaching and serving potential customers best and advices both sales organization and customers in capabilities and options how to use and integrate Siemens' offerings effectively (Simatic WinCC, TIA Portal, S7 products) Serves sales organization and customers as an expert in product application with respect to the portfolio of the assigned organizational unit. Constantly analyzes product portfolio of the dedicated customers client overall goals and objectives . Consults with customer stakeholders to integrate Siemens' products and gives strategic, commercial and organizational recommendations. Creates respective technical and commercial concepts and offerings to support the sales process. Plans and completes consulting assignments to industry partners on technical and commercial level. May take responsibility for new orders or consulting projects. May support the sales organization in contract negotiations at all stages with information and analyses. May be responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities and innovating consulting portfolio. What Qualifications/Experience is Required: Electronic / Electrical engineering degree Business Development and product consultation for SCADA solutions in South Africa and surrounding market for WinCC Professional, WinCC Unified, WinCC V7, Braumat, WinCC OA and IPC’s. Previous PLC/SCADA project experience is advantageous Educates sales team and channel partners to multiply efforts. Actively participates in account planning in cooperation with the local sales for strategic opportunities. Provides customers and account representatives with strategy and solution advice and support during pre-sales discussions on PLC/SCADA solutions. Develops and presents PLC/SCADA solution proposals, including estimating, compiling bill of materials, system architecture diagrams and RFP/RFQ responses. Technical assistance to focus customers. Team player understanding on industrial communication Protocols like Profibus, Profinet and MODBUS. General understanding of IT networking and remote communication, including GPRS & 3G communication, modems, private APNs, VPNs, routers, LANs, WANs, VLANs, firewalls Reporting Manager This role will report to the BU Lead Organization: Portfolio Companies Company: Siemens Proprietary Limited Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Type: Full-time