Sales Support Specialist

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.

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization (division and market) and customers during the proposal process. Each day you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing technical descriptions of the products and technology determining costs and preparing final documentation.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Automation Energy Industries function in Houston Texas region.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Developing comprehensive techno-commercial proposals for complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial proposals for electrical integration projects
• Developing integrated solutions including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear capacitor banks busduct systems Variable Speed Drives (VSD) HVAC systems and electrical/automation buildings (e-houses)
• Supporting conceptual and preliminary design of electrical and automation buildings
• Performing detailed cost estimation and pricing including equipment costs building and integration costs engineering and project execution costs
• Developing competitive pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and margin targets
• Engaging with suppliers for RFQs technical alignment and competitive pricing
• Evaluating and negotiating supplier quotations and Terms & Conditions
• Developing and maintain standard proposal templates tools and methodologies

Our team dynamics (Optional)

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:

• A Bachelor of Science in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred
• 8 or more years of experience with bids and proposals on system integration offerings
• 4 or more years of technical and product knowledge
• Experience with MV/LV switchgear power distribution systems and e-house/modular substation design
• Experience with contract and risk management and regulation and legal compliance
• Demonstrated experience in executing a successful Go-to Market strategy
• General knowledge of Solution/Applications sales engineering
• Demonstrated record of success meeting budget and performance targets.
• You hold current Business visa valid in USA or having permanent residency or citizenship

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.

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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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors including hydrocarbons chemicals pharmaceuticals power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate digitalize and electrify operations the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Divisions goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy process and production efficiency as well as reduce risk operational cost and capital cost while minimizing waste for customers from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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.

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