ABB Ltd

Local Division Manager IEC Motors, North America

ABB Ltd$142K — $228K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or related field, with 12+ years of general management / commercial and portfolio management experience.
  • 7+ years of experience leading and developing cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Low Voltage IEC Motors and their industrial applications.
  • Extensive financial management experience, including previous P&L ownership.
  • Experience in change management and building high-performing teams.
  • Proven track record of achieving year-over-year sales growth.
  • Ability to travel 50% domestically and possess a valid US Driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the local commercial strategy aligned with operational execution paths.
  • Build and lead a high-performing sales team to meet objectives and KPIs.
  • Drive revenue growth through customer acquisition and maximizing wallet share.
  • Analyze market trends and provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
  • Manage product portfolio and ensure performance meets targets across schedule and quality dimensions.

Benefits

  • Health plan options including PPO and High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Dental and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance, with options to buy up.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance programs for comprehensive support.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition opportunities.
  • Generous time off policy, including 11 paid holidays and flexible vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Regional Sales Manager, EU & AM

As ABB Motion transitions to a division-led operating model (go-live January 2026), the Local Division Manager is a senior business leader responsible for driving sales, marketing, and portfolio management in the local market. This role holds full P&L accountability for revenue growth, EBITA realization, and cost structure efficiency.

The position requires delivering ambitious growth targets through new customer acquisition and increased wallet share, while ensuring strong resource productivity. The Local Division Manager will execute the division's customer-centric strategy, foster cross-divisional collaboration when commercially relevant, and build a high-performing organization aligned with ABB's values, ultimately enhancing ABB's ability to serve customers with greater scale, flexibility, and agility.

The work model for the role is: Remote in the United States.

Your role and responsibilities:
Develop and Execute Commercial Strategy: Creates, implements, and drives relentless execution of the division's commercial strategy locally, aligning industry segment strategies with go-to-market models and operational execution paths.
Lead Sales Team & Drive Sales Excellence: Builds and directs a high-performing commercial team to achieve sales objectives and KPIs through standardized marketing/sales processes, pricing strategy, major account management, and effective sales incentive programs.
Optimize Financial Performance: Owns P&L accountability, driving revenue growth through new customer acquisition and wallet share expansion while optimizing cost structure, productivity, profitability, and capital efficiency across all commercial operations.
Inform Strategy with Market Intelligence: Monitors market trends, analyzes competitor and industry dynamics, forecasts demand (5Q rolling forecasts), and provides actionable insights to support effective business planning and strategic positioning.
Manage Portfolio & P&L: Implements the portfolio/product strategy and commercial approach aligned with division/business line objectives, evaluates market opportunities, owns full P&L accountability, and executes portfolio projects locally to meet targets for schedule, quality, financial results, and customer satisfaction. Ensures trade compliance and proper management of international trade rules (tariffs, taxes, Incoterms) to maintain P&L performance.

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 Business Administration, Electrical Engineering or related field, and 12+ years of experience in general management / commercial and portfolio management.
  • 7+ years of experience in leading and developing cross functional teams (Procurement, sales, sales support and more).
  • Product and Portfolio Knowledge of Low Voltage IEC Motors and their applications in a variety of industries and markets.
  • Strong financial management experience, with previous P&L ownership.
  • Experience with Change management, and building high performing teams.
  • Track record of year over year sales growth with meeting/exceeding aggressive sales growth.
  • This role involves 50% domestic travel and requires a valid US Driver's license.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


More about us

The IEC Low Voltage Division is a technology leader delivering a full range of energy-efficient low

voltage motors, including ultra-efficient solutions such as IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motors). Through a global footprint, domain expertise and rugged designs, the Division provides reliable technology that improves efficiency and productivity even in the most demanding applications.

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 $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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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