ABB Ltd

VP of Sales Operations & Business Development

ABB Ltd$120K — $150K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years OR Associate's Degree plus 14 years OR High School Diploma plus 16 years of customer-facing sales experience in the industrial marketplace, specifically with ABB products.
  • Proven sales leadership with expertise in relationship management and negotiation, capable of forming strategic partnerships and navigating complex sales cycles.
  • High level of professional integrity and accountability, demonstrating sound judgment and aligning actions with corporate values.
  • Self-motivated leader able to prioritize tasks and drive initiatives in a dynamic, global business environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex concepts and build alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Work authorization to permit employment at ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the sales operations strategy aligned with global objectives.
  • Lead execution of regional sales strategy in collaboration with RVPs and stakeholders to meet revenue targets.
  • Manage sales performance by establishing plans, monitoring KPIs, and implementing corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Drive strategic growth initiatives including target account development and pricing strategies.
  • Ensure organizational excellence by leading sales teams and delivering executive-level insights while ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Benefits

  • Choice of two medical plans and dental plan options.
  • Company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and access to an employee assistance program.
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition plan.
  • Generous time-off benefits including 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Vice President Sales - NEMA

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

Your role and responsibilities:

Develop and implement Sales Operations Strategy for the US in accordance with the global MONM strategy. Ensures technical and commercial support for internal and external customers. Develops and implements Business Development strategy ensuring alignment with ABB standards and targets. Leads, develops, and coaches business development and sales operations teams.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Lead regional sales strategy and execution, partnering with RVPs, Product Groups, and key stakeholders to achieve sales targets, drive revenue growth, and ensure alignment with operational, financial, and product objectives.
  • Direct sales operations and performance management, establishing sales plans, managing regional budgets, monitoring KPIs, conducting gap and win/loss analyses, and implementing corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction and business results.
  • Drive strategic growth initiatives, including Global OEM leadership, target account development, pricing strategy, and cross-functional growth programs that expand market share and strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Ensure organizational excellence and governance, leading sales teams, fostering high performance, delivering executive-level business insights and recommendations, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications for the role:
  • Bachelor's Degree with minimum 12 years OR Associate's Degree with minimum 14 years OR High School Diploma with minimum 16 years experience of directly related customer-facing sales experience in the industrial marketplace, with ABB product knowledge and leadership.
  • Demonstrated sales leadership with advanced relationship management and negotiation skills, capable of developing long-term strategic partnerships, influencing key decision-makers, navigating complex global sales cycles, and securing mutually beneficial commercial agreements that drive profitable growth.
  • High degree of professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to organizational success, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and a results-oriented mindset while aligning actions with corporate values and business objectives.
  • Highly self-motivated and proactive leader with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, drive initiatives to completion, and effectively operate in a dynamic, global, and matrixed business environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written, verbal, and executive level), with a proven ability to communicate complex business and technical concepts, build alignment across diverse stakeholders, and foster collaboration across global teams, customers, and partners.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

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
  • 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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