Job Description
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll 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:
Technical & Design Promotions Manager
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Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and implement proactive promotional activities for the assigned target audience to create market demand and need for specific features or products. Each day, you will identify and develop sales opportunities by introducing, presenting, and educating the target audience about ABB products and tools. You will also showcase your expertise by building long-term customer relationships.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
This role is contributing to the
Electrification Smart Power/Buildings division in
Western and Eastern Cape Main stakeholders are consultants and specifiers.
You will be mainly accountable for:- Implementing proactive promotional activities, including technical presentations, demonstrations, seminars, educational material, and technical development of projects and solutions for the customer target group.
- Creating plans for target audience visits and conducting regular status reviews, including analyzing and deriving the insights and output of the visits.
- Establishing and maintaining effective long-term relationships with target group customers to understand their needs and to ensure they are well-informed of the ABB product, systems, services offering, features, and benefits.
- Ensuring efficient marketing activities and strong value proposition to customers by using effective promotional techniques.
Qualifications for the role - You have 5 years of experience in technical sales. Working as Sales specialist or Business Development specialist within the electrical market.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- You are highly skilled in business development within the commercial building and industry segments.
- Ability to demonstrate your experience in Market Intelligence, Business Development & Adoption, Customer Experience Success, Solution/Application Sales Engineering.
- Possess an enhanced knowledge of specifying electrical products within certain markets.
- You are passionate about customer experience and support.
- You have strong communication skills in English, Afrikaans will be an added advantage.
- You hold current valid drivers license with own personal vehicle.
More about us
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll 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, everyday
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll 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.
More about us We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit
www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
