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Sales Specialist (North-East Region) (m/f/d)

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Berlin, Berlin, Germany · Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany · Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany · Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Oct 2026

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the posting

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:

Head of Sales Accounts Division IEC Low Voltage Motors Germany

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The work model for the role is: Remote #LI-Remote

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will be the first point of contact and a trusted specialist for our customers in industrial motor projects. You will prepare competitive project quotations and handle incoming customer inquiries. This position requires a high level of attention to detail as well as the ability to communicate and negotiate professionally with various business partners to ensure project completion.

Your main responsibilities include:

Responsible for acquiring new customers as well as maintaining and securing the existing customer base

Act as point of contact for our customers and present selected ABB products and solutions in a customer-oriented manner, such as motors and drives

Translate requirements within the OEM customer segment into suitable solutions by analyzing specifications and tenders

Prepare and follow up on quotations, supported by the technical inside sales team, through to project negotiations or framework agreement negotiations

Continuously monitor market and competitor developments and contribute to developing new sales strategies

Participate in trade fairs, customer events, and promotional activities and support our marketing initiatives

Take responsibility for the assigned budget and regularly analyze the results of all activities in a professional manner

You will become part of a collaborative team where you can develop and grow professionally.

Qualifications for the role

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field

Initial professional experience in field sales, in OEM sales and in the area of motors/drives technology

Practical experience and application knowledge in the use of variable frequency drives, electric motors, and control systems

Customer and market focus, effective closing and communication abilities, persuasive and negotiation capabilities, a service-oriented mindset, and solid self-management

Openness to new media and technologies

Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Willingness to travel extensively for customer appointments within the North-East region

Benefits

Company pension plan

Flexible working models

Opportunities for professional training and personal development

Childcare allowance for children under three years of age

Personal coaching opportunities

Note: Severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

  • ABB AG
  • +49 (0) 621 381 3500

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