Industrial Sales Specialist - Data Centers, Renewables & Waste Water

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:

Industrial Sales Manager - East

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As the role of the Industrial Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our vertical markets. You will work closely with Market Development Managers to drive specifications at engineers, convert end users and OEMs, engage with contractors, and build a robust sales pipeline. This role requires a deep understanding of the industries we serve and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is specifically planned to tackle the Greater Ohio territory and focus on Data Center (primary vertical), Renewable, and Waste Water Markets. All have tremendous growth expectations and opportunities.

This position requires a candidate to live within the state of Ohio (special exceptions for those in adjacent states with ability to travel), with a strong preference for those in Columbus for ease of travel across the state in all directions. This role will spend the majority of the week traveling (with an even split between local, windshield travel and further, overnight travel) to meet with prospective and current customers. #LI-Remote

Your role and responsibilities:

• Drive Specifications & Technical Support: Collaborate with engineers to ensure ABB products are specified in new projects and renovations. Provide technical support and application guidance to customers, ensuring they have the information needed to make informed decisions.
• Convert End Users and OEMs: Support efforts to convert end users and OEMs to ABB products through technical expertise and relationship building.
• Engage with Contractors: Work with contractors to ensure ABB products are used in their projects, providing technical support and guidance as needed.
• Customer Engagement & Satisfaction: Build and maintain strong local relationships with key stakeholders, including engineers, installers, distributors, end-users, and industry partners.  Work with Market Development Managers to support large scale deployment of the vertical market strategy.
• Build Sales Pipeline & Internal Collaboration: Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive engagement with potential customers and stakeholders. Work closely with Market Development Managers and other internal teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for growth and develop strategies to capitalize on these opportunities.  Provide VOC to Market Development Manager and Product Managers on market and product needs.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field. Electrical Engineering or deeply technical engineering background in relevant industries is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial sales or a related field, with a focus on the specified vertical markets.
• Strong technical knowledge of ABB installation products and their applications in the specified industries.
• Self-motivated results driven individual capable to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Willingness to travel to support call cycles to maintain current business and support growth.
• Always maintain and present a professional manner.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the United States.

Your preferred qualifications:

• A results-oriented professional with strong common sense and superior business acumen.
• Have a passion for results.  Drive high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; deriving satisfaction from goal achievement to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a complex, matrixed structure where cooperation is often gained through influence rather than through direct command.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a significant workload.
• Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.

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.

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.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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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