Sales Engineer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Regional Sales Manager - North America - West

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In this role, you will be responsible for the sales of B&R products/systems/services within a designated market, in line with the division strategy. Functions as a commercial hunter focused on identifying, qualifying, and converting new prospects into customers while managing the full sales funnel. Achieves both qualitative and quantitative sales targets to ensure sustainable order growth, revenues, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction.

The work model for the role is: Remote (Must be in Illinois) {#LI-Remote}

This role is contributing to the Automation B&R division in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Proactively identify, prequalify, and engage new prospects using structured prospecting and first-meeting strategies; develop and execute Target Account Business Plans to continuously expand the customer base.
• Qualify and advance sales opportunities throughout the funnel, focusing on volume, mix, and profitability targets; perform regular pipeline reviews and propose recovery plans in the event of order shortfalls.
• Discover and engage the full buying center at target accounts, building and sustaining relationships with all key stakeholders and decision-makers across the organization.
• Apply technical knowledge to deliver in-depth presentations and discussions; identify and develop the best technical solution and strategy aligned with customer application needs and B&R's product, systems, and services offerings.
• Manage all commercial elements including pricing, negotiation, contract compliance, and trading conditions in line with ABB/B&R standards; prepare offers in coordination with bid, proposal, and Marketing resources.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field and 5+ years of engineering experience required. A comparable combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience with account management, business development & adoption, contract management, sales enablement, and general sales practices 
• Experience in customer experience success, pricing excellence, and budget & performance targets 
• Experience with Machine and Motion Control products
• Familiarity with industrial automation market
• Experience with Programmable Controllers, Industrial PCs, HMI, Servo Drives, or Motion Control solutions
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport with no barriers to Domestic and international travel; up to 35% in North America; occasional international travel

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 

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.  

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

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.

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