Technical Sales Intern (Industrial Automation)-
Job Description
Are you ready to turn your technical knowledge into real-world impact?
Technical sales is where engineering meets business - and where decisions get made.
Technical expertise is just the starting point - the most impactful professionals combine technology, commercial thinking, and customer engagement to deliver real outcomes.
This is a hands-on 6-month capability-building role, where you’ll apply your technical knowledge in a customer-facing, commercially driven environment.
You’ll gain exposure to how automation, AI, IoT, big data, digital twins, industrial components, and advanced sensing technologies are applied to real customer challenges - and how ideas become real outcomes.
Location & Program Structure
For NZ-based candidates, this program includes a structured training phase in Sydney:
First 3 months: Based in Sydney, working closely with our central team to build strong foundations in product knowledge, systems, and customer processes
Final 1–3 months: Transition back to New Zealand, depending on individual readiness and business needs
Candidates should be open to a temporary relocation to Sydney during the initial training phase.
What You’ll Do & Build:
Support customer enquiries and quotations from initial enquiry through to pricing and delivery
Assist in day-to-day sales, customer service, and operational activities to understand end-to-end solution delivery
Engage with customers to address technical and commercial enquiries, ensuring responsive and high-quality service
Support opportunity follow-ups and participate in sales discussions to gain exposure to decision-making processes
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver consistent customer outcomes
You’ll also gain exposure to:
2,000+ industrial automation products and solutions
Real customer applications and live project environments
Who This Is For
Background in technical fields, engineering, or trades
Interested in applying technical knowledge in a real business environment
Curious, proactive, and willing to learn fast
Demonstrates discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic
Strong communication skills (or willingness to develop them)
Available 4–5 days per week for 6 months
Why Join OMRON
Global leader in industrial automation
Real hands-on experience from day one - not just training
Build a rare mix of technical + commercial + customer skills
Develop future-proof capability in the AI and automation era
Career Pathway
This program is designed as an entry pathway into technical and solution sales.
During the 6-month program, you will build a strong foundation through hands-on involvement in sales, customer, and operational activities.
High-performing individuals may be considered for future opportunities across Australia and New Zealand, where you may progress into customer-facing roles such as Sales Engineer or Solution Engineer, taking on greater ownership of customer relationships, opportunities, and business outcomes.
Apply Now!
Start your journey toward becoming a technical sales and solutions professional.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
