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ABB Talent Pool – Sales Specialist / Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Marketing & Sales Manager and Account Manager

Abb Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Manager General Marketing

At a glance

Mid-level General Marketing role at Abb. .

Pay not stated General Marketing salary

RoleGeneral Marketing
SeniorityManager
PostedSep 2, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build area sales plans with the sales organization and supporting teams
  • Study customer needs and competitor proposals using market intelligence and sales input
  • Coordinate product launches and customer communications around product and service value
  • Help customers and sales teams choose technically suitable, cost-conscious solutions
  • Shape competitive offers and contribute to sales goals, strategy talks, and budget negotiations

What you bring

  • Front-end sales experience with process automation, electrification, or motion products
  • Experience selling products such as PLC, DCS, SCADA, drives, motors, switchgear, or building automation systems
  • At least two years of front-end sales experience, with the role accepting up to fifteen years
  • A diploma or engineering degree in instrumentation, electrical, or electronics and communication
  • Strong customer-specification knowledge, applicable IEC or ISA standards, problem-solving ability, and English communication

Who this fits

This suits a front-end sales professional who can translate customer requirements into technically appropriate offers across process automation, electrification, or motion products. You should be prepared for global travel when projects require it and for an on-site or hybrid work model. The opportunity is a talent-pool application for future roles across India, including multiple locations and customer sites.

From the employer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Talent Acquisition Partner


Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring new business opportunities and improve the existing ones by supporting the Sales organization with relevant knowledge of products and markets. Each day, you will support the defined Sales organization and customers throughout the sales process in your assigned area. You will also showcase your proficiency by participating in sales strategy discussions for the assigned area, agreements on short-term and long-term goals, and negotiation of the division sales budget.

The work model for the role is: #LI – Onsite, Hybrid.

This role plays a critical part in facilitating ABB’s business growth and supporting various divisions across India, covering multiple locations and clusters. We are seeking highly motivated and innovative professionals for positions such as Sales Specialist / Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Marketing & Sales Manager / Account Manager and Technical Sales Specialist. This is a valuable opportunity to become part of our talent pool and be considered for upcoming roles across diverse regions and customer sites.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Creating the division sales plans for the area, in coordination with the Sales organization and teams.

  • Analysing the customer needs and competitor offers through general market information and the information provided by the Sales organization.

  • Ensuring efficient marketing actions (e.g., product launches) and communications to the Sales organization and customers, communicating the value proposition of the products, systems, services, and packages provided by the company.

  • Supporting the Sales organization/customers in determining the most technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions, as well as in the preparation of competitive/strategic offers.

Qualifications for the role

  • Front-End Sales Experience in any of the following products:

    • Substation automation

    • PLC / DCS/ SCADA

    • Analytical products

    • Instrumentation (flow, level, transmitter, pressure)

    • Excitation systems

    • AVR panels

    • HT Motors

    • Electric Motors

    • VFDs and drives

    • Large system drives

    • LV switchgear (MCC, PCC, MCB, MCCB, PSS)

    • MV switchgear (AIS/GIS)

    • Building automation systems

    • Residential, distribution, and control products

  • 2 to 15 years of experience in Front end sales in process automation, electrification and motion products for all industries.

  • Highly adept at understanding customer specifications/requirements and applicable IEC or ISA standards.

  • Skilled in interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

  • Diploma or engineering degree in Instrumentation / Electrical or Electronics & Communication.

  • Proficient in verbal and written communication in English.

  • Flexibility and willingness to travel globally based on project needs.

A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.

At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.

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