ABB Ltd

Sales Proposal Engineer

ABB Ltd$98K — $157K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years of business experience in Sales, Product Engineering, Technical Support, Application Engineering, or Test Engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge of medium voltage variable speed drives
  • Commercial acumen to navigate sales environments
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
  • Willingness to travel 20-40% of the time
  • Work authorization for the US is required

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal activities for variable frequency drive system projects
  • Establish and maintain effective customer relationships
  • Identify risks and opportunities based on customer specifications
  • Help identify potential vendors and evaluate proposals
  • Deliver product presentations to customers both virtually and in-person
  • Work with sales team to position ABB products as customer solutions
  • Coordinate with project execution teams on schedules and services

Benefits

  • Competitive medical plan options including a PPO and HDHP
  • Two dental plan options available
  • Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
  • Parental leave available up to 6 weeks
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions
  • Employee stock acquisition plan
  • 11 paid holidays and permissive vacation policy
Full Job Description
This Position reports to:
Tendering Manager, Packaging

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the project bid process and technical aspects of applications in heavy industries where variable speed drive and motor equipment packages are required. And not only that; the successful candidate will also provide support in early stages of project sales cycles, resolve contractual issues, and support negotiations through which those variable speed drives and motors are sold. Further, you will articulate our manufacturing, delivery, and commissioning processes to our customers. This is a great position to further develop yourself as an individual working with a diverse cross-functional team, increase exposure to multiple disciplines, and become part of a growing organization that can offer opportunities for building a diverse and fulfilling career.

The work model for the role is: #LI - Hybrid (Remote may be considered)

This role is contributing to the Motion High Power Division, Packaging Business Line in New Berlin, WI and Houston, TX area.

You will be mainly accountable to:
  • Project Proposal Management: In this role you will lead proposal activities for assigned variable frequency drive system project pursuits for End Users, EPCs, and Project OEM Customers. This will include reviewing Customer specifications, leading system dimensioning and product configurations, specifying equipment for sub-suppliers, as well as supporting contract reviews and Terms and Conditions negotiations. You will also interface with our project execution and commissioning teams to outline and/or validate preliminary project schedules and commissioning services. You will lead our internal Project Risk Review process covering technical, financial, and commercial aspects of proposals.
  • Customer Relationships: You will establish and maintain effective customer relationships and ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
  • Risk Management: You will identify risks and opportunities resulting from Customer requirements and specifications and prescribe how to best mitigate those risks through actions, in coordination with the Project Execution team.
  • Supplier Management: You will help identify potential vendors for equipment and materials required in projects through the evaluation of supplier proposals against Customer or ABB internal specifications. You will also work with primary vendors on standardized pricing agreements in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
  • Presentation Skills: You will prepare and deliver Customer-ready product and solution presentations for different applications, both virtually and at Customer locations.
  • Specification Influencing: You work with our project sales team and our customers to position our products and services as a means to helping Customers solve their challenging problems. You will ensure the value we have to offer is communicated, understood, and appreciated, enabling ABB to partner with Customers and provide solutions for their projects.


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 of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 10+ years business experience in related areas; e.g. Sales, Product Engineering, Technical Support, Application Engineering, Test Engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge about medium voltage variable speed drives and applications. Commercial astuteness.
  • Ability to work independently in a deadline driven environment.
  • Travel requirement - 20-40%
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.


What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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
  • Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
  • 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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $157,920 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn 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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