Application Sales Specialist – Drives & PLC Solutions
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Job Location:
Rotterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Sales ManagerDo you want to use your technical expertise to truly help customers move forward At ABB youll have the opportunity to advise build customer solutions and make an impact in an international hightech environment.
As an Application Sales Specialist you are the technical backbone of our sales organization. You translate complex technical applications into smart feasible and futureproof solutions for customers in industry and machine building.
This is a role with variety autonomy and a strong team spirit.
About the Role
Due to the growth of our team we are looking for an Application Sales Specialist to support our PLC and lowvoltage drive solutions. You work closely with account managers system integrators and OEMs to develop the best automation solutions.
Important addition:
During the first 6 months you will mainly work from the back office.
You will support the team with handling inquiries technical questions and configurations while completing an extensive onboarding and training program. This allows you to thoroughly understand our products processes and customers before visiting them independently.
You will join a professional team of six colleagues where openness downtoearth teamwork and a friendly atmosphere are central and where everyone contributes to shared success.
What You Will Do
- Support sales during the presales and sales phases: from clarifying customer needs to technical configuration.
- Translate technical applications and customer challenges into suitable ABB solutions.
- Perform technical calculations selections and recommendations for PLCs and drives.
- Advise customers and system integrators across various industrial sectors.
- Collaborate closely with sales service product management and engineering teams.
- Stay up to date with market developments and technological innovations.
- Visit customers and regularly come to the office for team meetings knowledge sharing and customer discussions.
- Focus on backoffice tasks and training during the first six months before moving into a more external-facing role.
Why This Role Is Interesting
- You work with unique highquality electrotechnical products not a standard portfolio.
- Wide variety of products projects and customers.
- Regular contact with international customers and colleagues.
- Work at a global technology leader and market leader in automation and drives.
- Freedom to operate with a manager who supports where needed and values independent professionals.
- Strong opportunities for both technical and commercial development.
Your Profile
You will be successful in this role if you:
- Have a bachelor-level working/thinking background Electrical Engineering is a strong plus.
- Have at least 3 years of experience in technical sales or technical support within the electrotechnical sector.
- Have electrical engineering knowledge (required).
- Have knowledge of PLCs or drives or are eager to learn quickly (nice to have).
- Understand how technical applications work within industrial environments.
- Work decisively honestly and solutionoriented.
- Enjoy teamwork but can also communicate independently with customers.
- Communicate well in Dutch and English.
What We Offer
- A role at a global market leader in industrial automation.
- Excellent salary according to the Metalektro collective labor agreement aligned with experience (Job Grade 14).
- Company car laptop phone and all necessary tools.
- Hybrid working: from home at customer sites and at the office.
- 27 vacation days 13 ADV days.
- Bonus plan 13th month.
- Training and development programs via ABB University (technical & personal).
- Sports reimbursement bicycle plan and participation in the ABB share program.
- An open people-focused team culture with experienced professionals.
Career Opportunities
This role provides a strong foundation for further development such as:
- Team Lead Service & Support
- Senior Application Specialist
- Product Specialist / Product Manager
Ready for Your Next Step
Apply via Feel free to contact:
Xavier Lie-A-Tjam Talent Partner
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- SQL
- Accounts Receivable
- .NET
- DICOM
- Cash Application
- Product Demos
- Sonography
- Customer Support
- Medical Imaging
- Technical Support
- Application Support
About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more
