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This Position reports to:
Director of Sales - TractionIn this role you will provide sales leadership for e-mobility in North America to support business growth and profitabilitytargets. This includes providing guidance on key marketing and business development opportunities.
The work model for the role is: Onsite; Richmond VA (Open to remote anywhere)
This role is contributing to the Motion Traction Division.
Your role and responsibilities:
Achieve revenue and sales targets as defined by the business leadership.
Educate the sales team on a regular basis in marketing & technical sales aspects.
Analysis of the market competitors customers and their interaction.
Develop a unified 3-5 years key account strategy based on the strategic goals of the customer and market knowledge with the relevant ABB Inc. organizations.
Development of new customers and OEM; key interface to customers and End Users.
Identify and report on business opportunities in targeted segments.
Maintain and report the pipeline of the projects for North American market.
Bid & offer management - Technical and commercial bid preparation for traction power electronicsproposals. Preparation of tenders together with the team of specialists.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline Preference toward Electrical Eng. or Advanced Electrical training.
5-7 years Key Account Management Sales and related management experience with a track record ofsuccessful performance; 10 years of overall professional experience
Railway market knowledge and technical understanding of power control systems.
Business development experience rail industry preferred.
Able to deal with complex topics within international cross functional teams;
Strong communication skills; Ability to listen and interpret real customer needs.
Balanced and agile behavioral competencies.
Travel up to 50%; Ability to travel in USA Canada and Internationally on a regular basis (Valid passport will be required)
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Whats in it for you
We empower you to take initiative challenge ideas and lead with confidence. Youll grow through meaningful work continuous learning and support thats tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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.
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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $98700 and $157920 annually and is bonus eligible.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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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
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.
More about us
ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail bus and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable.
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