ABB Ltd

Key Account Manager - Data Centers

ABB Ltd$119K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in data centers, motors, drives for cooling and power solutions.
  • Proven expertise in consultative technical sales, particularly with long sales cycles over 12 months.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 60% domestically and occasionally internationally for client engagement.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Salesforce.com and Workday is preferred.
  • Candidates must possess valid work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business growth by surpassing sales targets and developing new profitable opportunities in the data center sector.
  • Manage key accounts for all product lines, focusing on forecasting and issue resolution to secure ABB's preferred vendor status.
  • Monitor industry trends and enhance ABB offerings to stay ahead of emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with global and regional teams to effectively implement strategic plans across multiple business units.
  • Partner with Product Managers to provide training and promotional events tailored for internal teams and partners.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options to choose from: a PPO plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA.
  • Two dental plan options available, plus a vision benefit.
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to buy up for additional coverage.
  • Paid parental leave alongside an Employee Assistance Program for mental and behavioral health support.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
  • Paid time off policy includes 11 paid holidays and flexible vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Global Data Center Segment Sales Leader

The work model for the role is: Remote #LI-Remote

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will execute ABB's global data center strategy with the goal of increasing sales, expanding market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for promoting ABB Motion products across all data center applications and securing ABB's inclusion on the Approved Vendor Lists of key end users, EPCs, and specifying engineers/consultants nationwide.

This role takes a solutions-based approach to account management, particularly in data center industries with high potential for cross-business collaboration. Your focus will be on identifying opportunities to deliver comprehensive solutions by leveraging ABB's broad portfolio through strategic alignment across multiple divisions.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Drive new business growth by exceeding sales targets and developing profitable opportunities in the data center sector.
  • Manage key accounts across all product lines, including forecasting, issue resolution, and positioning ABB as a preferred vendor for motors and drives (VFDs).
  • Monitor industry trends and align ABB offerings to emerging technologies while collaborating with global and regional teams to execute strategic plans.
  • Partner with Product Managers to deliver training, seminars, and promotional events for internal teams, channel partners, consultants, and end-users.


Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Preferred) with minimum 5 years of experience in data centers, motors, drives (VFD's) for cooling systems, power solutions and grid stability products.
  • Strong background in consultative technical sales with long sales cycles (>12 months).
  • Willing to travel up to 60% (domestic and occasional international).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Salesforce.com and Workday (preferred).
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $119,000 and $190,400 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.

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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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