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ABB is currently seeking a Sales Specialist for the Electrification Smart Buildings division to operate within the Kansas City trade region. This remote position requires the…
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ABB is currently seeking a Sales Specialist for the Electrification Smart Buildings division to operate within the Kansas City trade region. This remote position requires the qualified individual to live in the Kansas City metro area. The successful candidate will report directly to the District Sales Manager for the Mid-South. In this role, the professional will focus on selling Electrification products, driving continuous growth in orders, profitability, market share, and…
Job Description
ABB is currently seeking a Sales Specialist for the Electrification Smart Buildings division to operate within the Kansas City trade region. This remote position requires the qualified individual to live in the Kansas City metro area. The successful candidate will report directly to the District Sales Manager for the Mid-South. In this role, the professional will focus on selling Electrification products, driving continuous growth in orders, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction while meeting both qualitative and quantitative targets.
The employer enables energy efficiency, safety, security, and comfort across various building types through integrated digital technologies and power distribution solutions. The division serves real estate developers, owners, and investors looking to optimize energy distribution and building automation. The ideal candidate will possess a background in engineering, business, or a related field, coupled with extensive commercial and industrial sales expertise.
Responsibilities
- Identify and track upcoming sales opportunities while shaping customer specifications to favor ABB products
- Deliver technical presentations to educate the customer base regarding differentiating product features
- Introduce new merchandise to existing clients and pinpoint target purchasers
- Partner with Product Managers by sharing customer feedback, reporting product gaps, and contributing to new product rollouts
- Create cross-selling leads to simplify business interactions with the company's industrial solutions
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of sales experience paired with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, OR at least ten years of sales experience for candidates possessing a high school diploma
- Background working in the electrical products industry focusing on large commercial construction and industrial projects
- Experience engaging with electrical contractors and channel partners
Qualifications
- Familiarity with the regional electrical industry and the employer's product catalog
- Proficiency with sales tools and analytical software, with Salesforce.com experience considered a plus
- Training in Six Sigma or equivalent quality methodologies to enhance customer satisfaction
- Understanding of the complete portfolio of products and services such as installation products and power distribution one lines
Core Skills
Benefits
- Choice of two medical plan options including a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account
- Choice between Core and Core Plus dental plans
- Vision benefits along with company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term disability coverage for up to 26 weeks and long-term disability protection
- Paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, health advocacy resources, and an employee discount program
- 401k savings plan featuring company contributions alongside an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan
- Eleven paid holidays and a permissive time away policy for vacation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote, but qualified applicants must reside in the Kansas City metro area.
What education and experience are required?
Applicants need either a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with at least five years of sales experience, or a high school diploma with a minimum of ten years of sales experience.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What division does this role support?
This position contributes to the Electrification Smart Buildings division in the United States.
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