Operations Account Manager

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:

White Glove Customer Support Leader

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of administrators and specialists to handle and coordinate customer support processes in local Sales units, from customer inquiry to product delivery and after-sales service, to understand the complete sales process and to meet and exceed customer expectations. Each day, you will create, implement, and review customer service strategy and ensure quality, volume, and on-time delivery based on business standards and customer requests. You will also showcase your expertise by making optimization plans to increase operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the sales process in collaboration with business counterparts.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Mebane, NC or Lancaster, TX with up to 20% travel required domestically and internationally. #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Manage strategic customer accounts and order fulfillment operations, proactively controlling backlog, optimizing delivery performance, and ensuring alignment with ABB quality standards and customer commitments

Lead cross-functional communication and issue resolution efforts, partnering with sales, operations, factories, logistics, and customers to drive customer satisfaction, resolve escalations, and support long-term account success

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by coordinating internal and external stakeholders to streamline processes, implement best practices, and enhance operational efficiency across the customer lifecycle

Oversee post-sales support, claims management, and order execution, providing effective solutions for complex customer requests while ensuring timely handling of expedites, cancellations, account issues, and quality concerns

Monitor account performance through KPI management, forecasting, and executive engagement, facilitating business reviews, collaborating with customers and manufacturing sites, and delivering actionable insights to mitigate risks and support business growth.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering focus preferred

8+ years of Experience in Manufacturing, Project Management, Planning and/or operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, SAP/AMSAP systems, and working knowledge of business and operational tools including Power BI, Salesforce, EDI, EWM, Empower, Resilience, COBOL, and Shop Floor Control (SFC) applications is preferred

Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (2 times per month) both domestically and internationally. A valid passport will be required.

Candidates must already have permanent work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan .

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60 % of pay – Company paid . Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

P aid P arental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays . Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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.