Technical Sales Specialist

ABB Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Technical Sales Specialist to provide technical support and solutions during the pre-sales process. This role involves collaborating with sales teams and developing training materials for customers. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and a strong technical background in water analytical products. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to work remotely.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility opportunities

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven strong technical background in online water analytical products.
• Experience and expertise in Municipal, Industrial, Power, Pulp and Paper sectors.
• Confident presenting to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and solutions to customers and sales specialists.
• Perform analytic and diagnostic studies for customer needs.
• Develop and deliver training plans for regions.

Skills

Strong technical background

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel

High level IT competency

Education

Relevant Engineering and/or Chemistry Qualification

Tools

Microsoft business platforms

Sales-Force

SAP

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Specialist

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide technical support to the global sales organization and customers during the pre-sales process. Each day, you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also have a lead role in the product line in the generation of sector, application and product-based sales and marketing training support materials.

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.

What\'s in it for you? We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You\'ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you\'ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: Remote
• Providing technical advice and solutions on enquiries from customers/channels/sales specialists about ABB products/systems/applications.
• Performing analytic and diagnostic studies to determine the optimal technical solution to meet customer needs and address complex inquiries.
• Providing new content for presentations, application training, Industry pieces, success stories, and both application and product battlecards.
• Developing an annual training plan for all the regions and delivering online and F2F CWA product and application training tailored to regional needs as set out in the Country Plans.
• Developing regional CWA TSS communities with regular cadence to share information, experiences and explore opportunities.
• Providing Technical Support for CWA Trials
• Providing Technical Support to the Local Sales Unit for Trade Shows and Industry Seminars.
• Contributing to development of new CWA products, working alongside the product line managers, R&D team and CWA global TSS community

Qualifications for the Role

• Relevant Engineering and/or Chemistry Qualification.
• Proven strong technical background in on-line water analytical products.
• Experience and expertise of the CWA key market sectors - Municipal, Industrial, Power, Pulp and Paper.
• Strong communication skills, confident presenting to large groups of international people.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, circa 25% of working time estimated for travel.
• High level IT competency with all the standard Microsoft business platforms, Sales-Force, SAP etc.
• Clean driving license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car
• Generous bonus scheme

For the 5th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation\'s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and
people practices.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit our website to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe