Sales Specialist (f/m/d) - Area Freiburg

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Sales Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this exciting position, you will inspire customers from our Industry and Mechanical Engineering sales segment with ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT products in the areas of switching and machine safety technology. Whether making cold acquisitions, attending trade fairs or customer events, as an experienced sales representative you will represent us in a way that is as professional as it is friendly. And if you don't have an appointment, you can work from the comfort of your home office. Do you know the STOTZ-KONTAKT product range inside out and have an excellent network in the mechanical engineering industry? Then this is your chance! Your responsibilities: • Successful acquisition of new customers to expand our customer base if necessary also by telephone • Acquisition of regular customers in the region • Professional representation of ABB and STOTZ-KONTAKT products at customer sites, trade fairs and events • Expert support and marketing of new product launches • Consistent implementation of the sales strategy • Competence in organizing and conducting negotiations on site and also via TEAMS • Close cooperation with the regional manager, the internal sales department and the product marketing department

Qualifications for the role

• Qualifications for the role:
• Successful degree in electrical engineering, completed training as a technician or similar qualification
• Sound experience in sales and/or product marketing - including know-how in the organization and implementation of operational strategies
• Knowledge of market structures and products in the industrial and mechanical engineering sector
• Willingness to travel on business
• Very good knowledge of German

What's in it for you?

• Play a part in anticipating, sensing and responding to technology trends
• Help customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impact
• Work in a company with a strong technology legacy and deeply rooted in local communities

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

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 ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate