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Sales Specialist

ABB Inc.

Lexington, KYFull-time$101–130K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$101–130K/yr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

ABB Inc. is hiring a Sales Specialist. At ABB, the Sales Specialist will assist in developing, implementing, and managing account strategies for local and strategic accounts, focusing on share‑of‑wallet growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction while coordinating sales activities and resolving customer problems.

Key focus areas include Understands key drivers of customer business and interprets impact for ABB, Develops and proposes sales targets and ensures achievement across divisions, and Sells products, solutions, and services focusing on volume, mix, and profitability.

Important skills include Salesforce, Account Plans, Infrared Services, Arc Flash Services, Commercial Plan Development, and Marketing Strategy Design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesforceAccount PlansInfrared ServicesArc Flash ServicesCommercial Plan DevelopmentMarketing Strategy DesignLeadershipCommunicationNetworkingCollaborationIntercultural SkillsChange Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.3+ Years Sales ExperienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Business Administration

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$100,500.00 - $130,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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:

Service Sales Manager

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

As a Sales Specialist, you will assist inDeveloping, implementing, and managing account strategies for local / strategic account(s) focused on share of wallet growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Also, coordinates the sales activities and manages resolution of specific customer problems.

Your Responsibilities:

Understands the key drivers of the relevant customer's business and their business environment and accordingly interprets the impact and opportunity for ABB.

High understanding of Infrared and Arc Flash services. You will help develop our teams approach to selling these services and maintaining high quality standards to our approach.

Defines and proposes sales targets for the account and ensures those are achieved with a structured follow up process across divisions and countries.

Sells products/solutions/services to customers with the focus on volume, mix, and profitability targets representing the whole ABB group.

Creates added value for both the customer and ABB by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g., frame agreements, AVL related actions).

Drives the application of standardized Marketing and Sales (M&S) processes and tools (Salesforce, Account Plans, AVLs etc.) for the account.

Leads the development and implementation of the account plan and SoW growth actions.

Monitors competitors' activity with the account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.

Your Background:

At least 3+ years in a relevant sales position/account manager position.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design and execution of commercial plans and strategies

Good understanding of sales in the electrical division. Primarily Arc Flash, Infrared, Preventative Maintenance and Renewables. High emphasis on Arc Flash and Infrared services.

Proven track record in designing and deploying marketing strategies and/or leading and closing sales deals

Demonstrated ability for leading and building organizational capabilities, robust systems and processes and culture of high performance / excellence in marketing and sales.

Entrepreneurial attitude, excellent communication skills and senior executive presence. Self-driven with networking, collaboration, and intercultural skills.

Excellent leadership and people development skills, relevant and successful change management experience.

Bachelor's or master's degree preferred in Engineering or Business Administration.

More About Us:

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 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- s ex (gender identity, gender expression, s exual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, r ace and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with r ace 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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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 $100,500 and $130,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.

ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their s ex, gender identity, s exual orientation, r ace, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR00043092

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