ソリューションセールススペシャリスト / Solutions Sales Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Abb. Tokyo · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Grow assigned accounts through strategic sales plans aimed at increasing share across energy infrastructure projects
- Build relationships with decision-makers at EPC firms, asset owners, and developers
- Take complex deals from finding an opportunity through negotiating and closing the contract
- Work with engineering and project teams to shape integrated proposals around customer needs and ABB's electrical and automation offerings
- Pursue high-value orders while meeting your individual sales target
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline
- Three to eight years in the energy sector, including at least five years in customer-facing sales of automation and control solutions
- Business-level English and Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1
- Experience proposing onshore energy automation, such as ICSS, PMS, SCADA, communications, or digital solutions
- Commercial experience with large bids, including costing, contract terms, and customer or vendor negotiations
Who this fits
This mid-level sales role suits someone experienced in energy-sector automation and control sales who can manage complex accounts and stakeholder groups. You’ll work on large energy infrastructure opportunities in Japan and need business-level English alongside JLPT N1-level Japanese.
From the employer
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:
Solutions Sales Leader - APAC__
ポジション概要(Position Overview)
本ポジションは、ABBエナジーインダストリーズ事業(日本)におけるソリューションセールスの担当者として、LNGターミナル、石油化学コンプレックス、製油所、水素製造設備、発電所といった大規模エネルギーインフラ案件に対する戦略的アカウントマネジメントをリードしていただきます。
主なミッションは、高付加価値案件の受注獲得および個人の営業目標の達成です。
主な業務内容(Responsibilities)
市場シェア拡大に向けた戦略的営業施策およびアカウント開発計画の推進
EPC企業、設備オーナー、デベロッパーなど、顧客の意思決定者との強固な関係構築
案件の特定から契約締結まで、一連の複雑な営業プロセスのリード
社内の各機能(エンジニアリング・プロジェクト等)と連携し、統合ソリューションの価値提案を構築
顧客ニーズとABBの電気・オートメーションポートフォリオとの整合性を確保
求められるコンピテンシー(Required Competencies)
顧客志向で主体的に行動できる姿勢
産業オートメーションおよび電気システムに関する高度な技術知識
複雑なステークホルダー環境を調整・推進する能力
戦略的アカウントマネジメントスキル
持続的な事業成長を実現する能力
応募資格(Your background)
学歴
工学、経営、または関連分野の学士号
MBAまたは同等の修士号(戦略、オペレーション、インダストリアルマネジメント分野)歓迎
経験
エネルギー業界における関連経験3〜8年
うち、オートメーション・制御ソリューションに関するフロント営業経験5年以上
語学
- ビジネスレベルの英語力
- 日本語能力試験1級レベルの日本語力
スキルセット(Skill Set)
■ 技術知識
ICSS(統合制御・安全システム)、PMS(電力管理システム)、SCADA、通信、デジタルソリューションなど、オンショアエネルギー分野向けオートメーションソリューションの提案・導入経験
■ 戦略思考・イノベーション
市場動向および顧客ニーズを踏まえ、複雑な営業課題に対して戦略的かつ革新的に対応できる能力
■ 商務スキル
大規模案件におけるコスト算定、契約条件の管理、顧客およびベンダーとの交渉経験
■ 営業プロセス理解
Salesforceなどの営業ツールやアカウントプランニングの活用経験
社内ガバナンスおよび承認プロセスの理解・遵守
■ コミュニケーション能力
高いコミュニケーション力(ヒアリング、交渉、プレゼンテーション)
多様なステークホルダーとの信頼関係構築および意思決定への影響力
会社概要(More about us)
ABBエナジーインダストリーズは、石油・ガス、化学、ライフサイエンス、発電、水処理などの分野において、安全性・効率性・持続可能性を向上させるソリューションを提供しています。
50年以上にわたる業界知見を強みに、自動化、デジタル化、電動化を統合したソリューションにより、オペレーション効率の向上、リスク低減、エネルギー消費および廃棄物削減を実現しています。
ぜひご応募をご検討ください。詳細は当社ウェブサイトをご覧ください:
www.abb.com
Position Overview:
As a Solutin Sales Specialist in ABB's Energy Industries business in Japan, you will lead strategic account management for large-scale energy infrastructure projects (LNG terminals, petrochemical complexes, refineries, hydrogen production, and power generation plants). Your primary goal is to secure high-value orders and achieve individual sales targets.
Your responsibilities:
Drive strategic sales initiatives and account development plans to grow market share
Build strong relationships with decision-makers across customers (EPCs, asset owners, developers)
Lead complex sales pursuits from opportunity identification through contract closure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored value propositions for integrated solutions
Ensure alignment between customer needs and ABB's Electrical & Automation portfolio
Required Competencies:
Customer-centric, proactive approach
Strong technical knowledge of industrial automation and electrical systems
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Strategic account management expertise
Capability to deliver sustainable business growth
Your background:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus, especially with a focus on strategy, operations, or industrial management.
Experience
3-8 years of relevant experience in the Energy Industries, with a minimum of 5 years in a front-end sales role focused on automation and control solutions.- Langugage
Both business level of English and JLPT N1 level of Japanese are mandatory.
Skil set:
Technical Expertise
Proven track record in delivering Automation Solutions, including Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), Power Management Systems (PMS), SCADA, Telecommunication, and Digital Solutions tailored to onshore energy applications.Strategic Thinking & Innovation
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and apply innovative approaches to complex sales challenges, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.Commercial Acumen
Proficiency in managing commercial aspects of large-scale bids, including costing, contract terms, and negotiations with customers and vendors.Sales Process Proficiency
Familiarity with standardized sales tools and processes (e.g., Salesforce, account planning), and adherence to governance and approval protocols.Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
More about us
• ABB Energy Industries enabling safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.
• We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
• Recruitment Agencies please be aware that this role is being managed by the internal ABB Talent team directly. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require support. Your adherence to our process is appreciated
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.
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