New Business Sales Specialist

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.This Position reports to:Local Division Manager Key responsibilitiesAs a Sales Specialist / Engineer you are responsible for the sales of ABB Motion products in a highly technological environment and are the decisive link to our customers. Together with the sales team, you will contribute to success, coordinate and plan complex solutions and sales strategies and develop customer acquisition measures for your sales territory. Would you like to help shape the success of our world-leading ABB products in automation technology such as PLCs, motors and frequency inverters?The work model for the role is: remote #LI-Remote. Preferably in the area Hamburg, Hanover, Magdeburg or Berlin. This role is contributing to our business are Motion in Northern Germany. Main stakeholders are our potential customers.You will be mainly accountable for:Responsibility for the acquisition of new customers as well as for maintaining and securing the customer base customer-oriented and competent presentation of selected products and solutions of the Motion division with a focus on drivesImplementation of requirements in the OEM customer segment in corresponding solutions by analyzing specifications and tendersPreparation and follow-up of quotations (supported by technical office staff) through order placementContinuous monitoring of the market and involvement in the development of new sales strategiesParticipation in trade fairs and customer events as well as support for our marketing activities budget responsibility with regular analysis of the results of all activities under your own responsibility You will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to make an impact.Qualifications for the roleSuccessfully completed technical studies – preferably in the field of electrical engineering, electric drive technology, or machinery; alternatively completed technician qualificationSeveral years of professional experience in field sales, particularly in cold calling and the sale of technically complex products; Cold calling is one of your sales strengthsExcellent industry and application knowledge, like heating/ventilation/air conditioning industry, water & wastewater, food & beverage but also in the machinery segment is essential. Detailed product knowledge in the field of drive technology (drives and motors) is importantExperience with the CRM system SFDC as well as with tools for drive configuration is an advantageExperience in the strategic development of customer relationships and responsibility for revenue, margin, and customer growthPronounced closing and assertiveness skills, as well as persuasiveness, negotiation skills, service orientation, and self-managementFluent in German and English, both written and spoken, and a high willingness to travel nationallyBenefitsFlexible work practicesEmployee share acquisition planPaid parental leave (gender neutral)Paid and unpaid leave opportunitiesAccident insuranceInterested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.ABB AG+49 (0) 621 381 3500Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead.Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldWe 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.