Global Sales Manager Traction Batteries

ABB; Untersiggenthal; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB is seeking a Global Sales Manager for Traction Batteries to lead sales strategy and oversee performance in this technically complex sector. Responsibilities include managing pricing, supporting sales teams, and conducting market studies to enhance business development. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, technical knowledge, and a commitment to customer needs, making an impact in a dynamic and growing industry.

Qualifikationen

• Proven sales experience for high-value products.
• In-depth knowledge of traction batteries and market segments.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Manage global product pricing for Traction Batteries.
• Support sales teams and customers throughout the sales process.
• Conduct product presentations and training sessions.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Market Insights

Sales Strategy

Coaching

Jobbeschreibung

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This position reports to the Marketing & Sales Manager.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Area Sales Manager to oversee the sales performance of our Energy Storage System (ESS) product line. In this role, you will participate in sales strategy discussions, assign goals, and negotiate sales budgets and marketing plans. You will also direct and coach global sales teams to meet their targets and exceed customer expectations.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Managing global product pricing for Traction Batteries, ensuring topline growth and profitability.
• Assisting and supporting the sales team and customers throughout the sales process, while developing business by increasing knowledge of products and markets.
• Identifying customer needs and competitors’ offerings through market studies, ensuring effective marketing and communications that reflect the value proposition of products and services.
• Conducting product presentations and training sessions.
• Performing sales performance reviews, proposing recovery plans for potential order shortfalls, and producing sales reports to assist in production planning and analyze lost proposals.

Qualifications for the Role

• Proven sales experience for a technically complex and high-value product, with a passion for closing deals OR
• In-depth knowledge and market insights for all aspects of traction batteries, with a focus on key market segments such as Railway, e-Mobility, and Marine OR
• In-depth technical knowledge around energy storage with a focus on Li-Ion technologies and a strong commitment to acquire the required sales and marketing skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are beneficial.
• Proven ability to deliver effective market insights and pricing solutions globally.
• Experience in business development, account management, and cross-selling.
• Excellent communication skills, adept negotiation capabilities, a focus on customer needs, and a professional approach with strong influencing skills and a flair for mentoring and coaching.

About Us

ABB Traction is the leading provider of traction technologies, driving innovation in rail and e-mobility. Our solutions make transportation easier and more energy-efficient. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of different backgrounds. Discover more at www.abb.com.

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Location: Untersiggenthal, Aargau, Switzerland