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This Position reports to:

Sales Manager

 

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for meeting/exceeding assigned sales goals and objectives by developing and maintaining strong, productive working relationships with customers, and by successfully quoting, negotiating, closing and managing large commercial construction projects, incorporating the complete ABB ELSP, ELSB, and ELDS product portfolios.

The work model for the role is: Remote (50-100 miles radius), preferred location in San Diego County, CA.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Building in Southern California.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Develop and maintain strong, productive working relationships with electrical and general contractors at all levels of their organizations.Develop and maintain strong, productive working relationships with channel partners (distributors, VAR’s, OEM’s), and influencers including engineers/consultants.Perform project take-off's and develop cost effective proposals from project plans and specifications for electrical distribution and control equipment and services.Develop and maintain customer account plans & pipeline detailing identity of key customers, stakeholders, estimated total annual ABB volume, project hit-rate, strength of relationship, development needs, etc.Develop and utilize strong network of cross-functional internal resources (manufacturing, operations, spec engineers, field services, etc.) to maximize productivity and hit-rate.

Our team dynamics:
You will join a dynamic & high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Engineering degree is preferred)Minimum 2 years sales experienceDemonstrated knowledge of electrical industry and ABB productsStrong project management skillsCLP Graduate preferred (internal applicants only)Must be able to drive automobile to visit customersYou hold current drivers license valid in CaliforniaCandidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

More about us
ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Benefits

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Sales Incentive ProgramVehicle Reimbursement Program

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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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 insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee 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 $79,800 and $127,680 annually and is bonus eligible.

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We 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.