Field-Based Senior Sales Engineer – Motors & Drives

Tech Sales Jobs; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share acquisition plan (ESAP)

REKA credit

Employee discounts (MyDiscounts / Swib

Parental leave

Fitness allowance

Eco bonus

Company Car

Job summary

ABB Motors and Drives is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer (f/m/d) to drive growth in the Morges region. You will spend about 80% of your time on customer sites, acquiring new partners and expanding existing relationships while applying your electrical engineering knowledge and sales experience.

You will manage on-site client engagements, advise on electric motors and LV/MV drives, and articulate the value of ABB solutions focused on energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of sales experience with knowledge of electric motors and variable frequency drives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (≈80% field-based).
• Strong interest in energy efficiency and sustainable solutions.
• Fluent in German and French.

Responsibilities

• Spend ~80% of time on site with customers, identifying opportunities and expanding relationships.
• Provide technical consulting on motors and LV/MV drives and tailor solutions to needs.
• Clearly communicate product benefits including energy efficiency and CO2 reductions.
• Build trust with stakeholders and position ABB solutions strategically.
• Monitor drives market trends and contribute innovative ideas.

Skills

German language

French language

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical training in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ABB Motors and Drives is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer (f/m/d) to drive growth in the Morges region. You will spend about 80% of your time on customer sites, acquiring new partners and expanding existing relationships while applying your electrical engineering knowledge and sales experience.

You will manage on-site client engagements, advise on electric motors and LV/MV drives, and articulate the value of ABB solutions focused on energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction. Hybrid work is available.