Sales Applications Specialist
Staten Island, NY - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Area Sales ManagerYour role and responsibilities:
As the Sales Applications Specialistyou will be responsible for supporting the local sales team in the NY NJ market with complete technical you will also provide assistance to our customers distributors and colleagues to meet assigned objectives of the business unit.
While this is a remote position successful candidates will be located in the following areas: New York City New Jersey or Philadelphia.
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Buildings division in the United States.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Drive sales growth and profitability by developing cost-effective proposals providing value engineering recommendations leveraging market pricing insights and supporting strategies that increase market share and margins.
Manage and execute customer projects by ensuring accurate quoting order management invoicing change orders expediting and issue resolution while meeting critical deadlines and project requirements.
Build and strengthen customer relationships by serving as a trusted escalation point conducting product and software training presenting ABB solutions introducing new products and generating cross-selling opportunities.
Identify and influence business opportunities through lead tracking and analysis competitive intelligence CRM management specification influence new customer development and participation in industry organizations to expand ABBs market presence.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelors degree and 10 years of experience in electrical industry strongly preferred OR High School Diploma and 15 years in electrical industry.
Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
Strong oral written communication skills and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience working with contractors and channel partners a plus.
Strong technical application take-off and proposal development skills desired.
Ability to utilize analytical software and sales tools preferred.
Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Ability to travel 5-10% as needed.
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Whats in it for you
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 Divisions 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.
Why ABB
Whats in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
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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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.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $100500 and $160800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact
Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Required Experience:
IC
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