Senior Sales Specialist/Key Account Manager

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This position reports to:

Sales Manager

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and execute a sales strategy that drives market penetration, sustainable growth, and customer satisfaction across your assigned business area, with a focus on the Mining and Metallurgy industries. Each day, you will monitor sales performance, identify new business opportunities, and build strong relationships with key customers. You will also showcase your expertise by negotiating strategic contracts, optimizing pricing and portfolio performance, managing business risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious commercial objectives.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role is reporting to the Sales Manager in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Main stakeholders are key customers and cross-functional ABB teams, including Technical Sales, Project Management, Service, and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing and executing the sales strategy for the Mining and Metallurgy segment to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and market penetration

Defining sales targets, monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions to achieve business objectives

Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the Mining and Metallurgy industries with existing and prospective customers

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and participating in strategic contract negotiations

Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and pricing to support profitable business growth

Managing customer risks, including financial and contractual aspects, in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Driving cross-functional collaboration with Technical Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Service, and other ABB teams to ensure customer satisfaction

Promoting compliance with ABB policies, safety standards, and ethical business practices

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications:

You are highly skilled in sales strategy, portfolio management, account management, and business development within the industrial automation market

You have 5+ years of experience in sales or business development within the Mining and/or Metallurgy industries, preferably in industrial automation or related technologies

You possess an enhanced knowledge of business strategy, market intelligence, pricing excellence, contract and risk management, and the MS Office package

You are passionate about building strong customer relationships, leading high-performing teams, and driving business growth

Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (BSc or MSc)

Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan industries, markets, and customer landscape

Experience in solution/application sales engineering and channel sales is considered an advantage

You are at ease communicating in English and Russian; (knowledge of Kazakh is an advantage)

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

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