ABB Ltd

Global Data Center Industry Sales Manager, Low Voltage System Drives

ABB Ltd$120K — $150K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10-12 years of technical sales experience.
  • Experience with Low Voltage Packaged Variable Frequency Drives.
  • Strong technical understanding of power electronics for efficient power conversion and distribution.
  • Proven success in breaking into new markets with complex technical solutions.
  • Knowledge of power distribution/conversion in sectors like DC grids, EV charging, or data centers.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and explore alternative solutions.
  • Fluent in English, valid US Driver’s License and Passport required for travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to grow the data center segment for low voltage system drives.
  • Build relationships with key customers like hyperscalers and data center builders.
  • Analyze industry trends and competitor strategies to identify opportunities.
  • Translate complex technical discussions into actionable plans for support teams.
  • Collaborate with R&D and product management in defining solutions based on customer needs.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options including a PPO and a High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Two dental plan options available: Core and Core Plus.
  • Vision benefits.
  • Company paid life insurance and AD&D equivalent to base pay.
  • Short and Long Term Disability fully paid by the company.
  • Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program provided.
  • 401k Savings Plan with employer contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
Full Job Description
This position reports to: Market Development Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be a part of transforming how AI factories and data centers are powered and enable the AI revolution. Your responsibility is to lead a growth initiative to develop new business in the data center segment for low voltage system drives business line. A highly technical sales role at the intersection of sales, system collaboration with other ABB units and new product / solution definition. You will ensure that the division and related sales units substantially improve their sales, margins, market share, and customer satisfaction in the data center industry.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid, #LI-Hybrid Candidate will be based out of one of four locations:

  • New Berlin, WI
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • Houston, TX
  • Cary, NC


This role is contributing to the Low Voltage System Drives (LVSD) business line in Motion High Power (MOHP) division with a global focus.

Your role and responsibilities:

  • Leading a growth initiative to develop new business in the data center segment for low voltage system drives business line with a focus on power conversion.
  • Building relationships with key external influencers/key customers (hyperscalers, data center builders) and leverages ABB’s strengths to capture new business opportunities.
  • Activating operational intelligence, benchmarking, and analysis to identify industry segment trends, technology evolution, product gaps, competitor strategy, etc.
  • Translating complex technical customer discussions into support needs and action plans for supporting teams in technical sales support, R&D and other divisions.

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 Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of experience in a technical sales or customer facing position OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a technical sales or customer facing position.
  • Experience with Low Voltage Packaged Variable Frequency Drives.
  • You have a strong technical mindset and interest in how power electronics can be used to build more efficient systems in power conversion and distribution.
  • Ability to demonstrate your experience in breaking into new markets or applications in a sales role where complex technical solutions are being defined and developed in collaboration with customers, R&D and product management teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of power electronics in power distribution or conversion such as from marine DC grids, large common DC / multi-motor systems from process industry, BESS, EV charging, wind or solar OR power conversion in data centers.
  • You thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where alternative solutions are constantly explored to improve solutions for our customers
  • You are a senior professional with extensive track record ideally from both sales and technical roles.
  • You are at ease communicating in English.
  • This role involves >50% Domestic and International Travel. A valid US Driver’s License and US Passport are required.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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

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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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