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This Position reports to:
Partner Business Director Americas En
Main Responsibilities
- You are a strategic thinker and a relationship builder someone who understands the power of partnerships in driving growth. Your mission is to expand ABBs Excitation business in North America by identifying onboarding and nurturing a strong network of channel partners - distributors system integrators and installers - who will champion our solutions in untapped markets.
- Lead with Strategy: You will define and execute a robust indirect sales strategy ensuring ABBs Excitation systems specifically the Unitrol 1000 family and Synchrotact offerings reach the right customers through the right channels across Canada the U.S. and Mexico.
- Market Expansion & Growth: You will evaluate market segments determining where to deploy direct indirect or multi-channel sales efforts to maximize ABBs market share.
- Build & Strengthen Partnerships: More than just signing agreements you will cultivate long-term mutually beneficial relationships with top-tier channel partners ensuring alignment with ABBs goals.
- Enable Partner Success: Youll ensure partners have the technical and commercial training tools and support needed to sell and integrate ABBs Unitrol 1000 family and Synchrotact Excitation offerings seamlessly.
- Drive Synergies Across ABB Solutions: Youll connect ABBs Excitation technology with complementary offerings creating value for both partners and customers.
- Champion Collaboration: Youll work closely with marketing sales and business development teams to ensure that channel partners are an integral part of ABBs growth strategy.
Qualifications
- Strong background in indirect sales and channel management with a proven ability to build and scale partner networks.
- Knowledge that sets you apart: While not required expertise in Excitation products Automation Control Systems and Power Generation or Cogeneration industries will give you a competitive edge.
- A Bachelors degree in electrical engineering power electronics or equivalent experience.
- A self-starter mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills - you see opportunities where others see challenges.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America meeting partners and customers where they are.
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable and knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
- Experience in driving change initiatives in large complex organizations - navigating ambiguity with confidence.
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