ABB Ltd

Industrial Sales Specialist - Data Centers, Renewables & Waste Water

ABB Ltd$100K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ohio, US
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field, preferably Electrical Engineering.
  • 3+ years in industrial sales, focusing on Data Center, Renewable, or Waste Water markets.
  • Strong technical knowledge of ABB products and their industry applications.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven individual with good teamwork ability.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical presentation to diverse audiences.
  • Proven relationship-building skills with customers and stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive specifications and provide technical support to project engineers.
  • Convert end users and OEMs by leveraging technical expertise and relationships.
  • Engage with contractors to ensure ABB products are included in their projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive customer engagement.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities and provide feedback on product needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align sales strategies with business objectives.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans (PPO or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA).
  • Dental and vision care options available.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Supplemental benefits available for purchase.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance program for health support.
  • 401k plan with company contributions and Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Industrial Sales Manager

As the role of the Industrial Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our vertical markets. You will work closely with Market Development Managers to drive specifications at engineers, convert end users and OEMs, engage with contractors, and build a robust sales pipeline. This role requires a deep understanding of the industries we serve and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is specifically planned to tackle the Greater Ohio territory and focus on Data Center (primary vertical), Renewable, and Waste Water Markets. All have tremendous growth expectations and opportunities.

This position requires a candidate to live within the state of Ohio, with a strong preference for those in Columbus for ease of travel across the state in all directions. This role will spend approximately 80% of the week traveling (with an even split between local, windshield travel and further, overnight travel) to meet with prospective and current customers. #LI-Remote

Your role and responsibilities:
  • Drive Specifications & Technical Support: Collaborate with engineers to ensure ABB products are specified in new projects and renovations. Provide technical support and application guidance to customers, ensuring they have the information needed to make informed decisions.
  • Convert End Users and OEMs: Support efforts to convert end users and OEMs to ABB products through technical expertise and relationship building.
  • Engage with Contractors: Work with contractors to ensure ABB products are used in their projects, providing technical support and guidance as needed.
  • Customer Engagement & Satisfaction: Build and maintain strong local relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, installers, distributors, end-users, and industry partners. Work with Market Development Managers to support large scale deployment of the vertical market strategy.
  • Build Sales Pipeline & Internal Collaboration: Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive engagement with potential customers and stakeholders. Work closely with Market Development Managers and other internal teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategies to capitalize on these opportunities. Provide VOC to Market Development Manager and Product Managers on market and product needs.


Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field. Electrical Engineering or deeply technical engineering background in relevant industries is strongly preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in industrial sales or a related field, with a focus on the specified vertical markets.
  • Strong technical knowledge of ABB installation products and their applications in the specified industries.
  • Self-motivated results driven individual capable to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to a variety of audiences.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Willingness to travel to support call cycles to maintain current business and support growth.
  • Always maintain and present a professional manner.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.


Your preferred qualifications:
  • A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and superior business acumen.
  • Have a passion for results. Drive high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; deriving satisfaction from goal achievement to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work in a complex, matrixed structure where cooperation is often gained through influence rather than through direct command.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a significant workload.
  • Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.


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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