ABB Ltd

Business Development Manager - Chemical Oil and Gas Industry (VFDs)

ABB Ltd$100K — $160K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline, with 8+ years in capital assist sales in the industrial Chemical Oil and Gas sectors.
  • Deep understanding of low voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Motors, and related equipment.
  • Ability to analyze customer requirements and provide application solutions in a clear manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with Salesforce.com for sales management and customer relationship tracking.
  • Preferred: Published expertise in industrial subsegments and associations, and experience achieving AVL specifications for products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business growth and brand acceptance for ABB Drives division in the Chemical Oil and Gas industry.
  • Collaborate with Channel Sales and OEM teams to support industry programs and drive sales growth.
  • Document customer insights and preferences to identify ABB opportunities effectively.
  • Communicate product positioning strategies to increase presence on AVL and secure new business.
  • Utilize industry knowledge to create compelling value propositions for customers.
  • Lead execution strategy and define go-to-market plans to achieve industry growth goals.
  • Provide quarterly market insights to support ABB's global strategy for the Chemical Oil and Gas segment.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plan options, including a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
  • Two dental plan options available, along with vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, with options to purchase additional coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance support resources for personal and mental health needs.
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition plan options.
  • Generous time-off policies with 11 paid holidays and permissive vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Segment Director, Food & Beverage

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role you will be responsible for business development and new business growth for ABB Drives division with activities to include brand and product acceptance, coordination/partnership with Channel Sales, Channel Programs and our OEM Team, leading sub-segment strategy execution and defining go-to market approaches in Motion Drive Products in the United States.

This role is supporting ABB's Motion Drive Products Division in New Berlin, WI. The work model for this role is remote in either Texas or Oklahoma with up to 70% travel across the United States.

Your role and responsibilities:
  • Generate new business growth through brand and product acceptance, inclusion of ABB Drives on end customer AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements) at associated Chemical Oil and Gas upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream end users (refineries, petrochemical, gas processing plants), original equipment manufacturers (in partnership with our OEM team), integrators, contractors and engineering procurement construction (EPC) companies.
  • Close partnership/coordination with Channel Sales, Channel Program and OEM Team peers to create and support Chemical Oil and Gas upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream segment industry programs facilitating strategic engagement and new business growth with aligned Channel Partners.
  • Documenting customer stakeholders, buying behaviors (local authority vs. CAPEX/Project approval process), corporate initiatives (respective areas of focus within their business regarding applications), understanding of incumbent brand preferences as the specific value pertains to their organization and identify customer projects and pursue ABB opportunities.
  • Clearly communicating attack vectors through product positioning and solutions to execute ABB placement within AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements) and new business growth.
  • Leverage knowledge of Chemical Oil and Gas industry upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream trends and customer need to develop and deliver compelling value propositions and new business growth for ABB.
  • Leading sub-segment execution strategy and defining go-to-market approaches to achieve the Chemical Oil and Gas industry upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream segment growth goals .
  • Support and advise global Chemical Oil and Gas team (quarterly) with US market insights/trends and activities and through feedback incorporates localized activities needed from the US Market to support ABB Global Chemical Oil and Gas segment strategy.


Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline, and 8+ years of experience with capital assist sales in the industrial Chemical Oil and Gas upstream (non-artificial lift) industry and industrial equipment applications in upstream (non-artificial lift), battery storage facilities (separators, vapor recovery units, pumps, fans) and processed water transfer & treatment. In downstream; process pumps, compressors, cooling tower fans, heat exchangers, blenders.
  • In-depth knowledge of low voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Motors and related equipment.
  • Demonstrated success in assessing and analyzing customer need and projected requirements and providing application solutions through interpreting, translating, and explaining detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Salesforce.com use, experience, credentials, skills, exposure .
  • Proven domain expertise in subsegments and applications in the industrial Chemical Oil and Gas industry upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream segments as evidenced by published white papers, industry subcommittees membership and industry standards recommendations highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving AVL product specification from customers by providing application solutions for Chemical Oil and Gas industry upstream (non-artificial lift) and downstream segments highly preferred.
  • Travel up to 70% nationally throughout all the regions of the United States, requiring a valid US Driver's License.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.


More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

What's in it for you

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program


Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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