Sales Support Specialist Drive Products

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month bonus

Laptop and mobile phone

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

ABB in Rotterdam seeks a Sales Support Specialist to translate customer requirements into right low-voltage drive solutions. You will blend technical expertise with commercial sense, support sales engineers, prepare quotations, and oversee handover from quotation to order.

The role offers hybrid working options and close collaboration with an eight-person team. You will be based in the Rotterdam office with flexibility to work from home several days per week, joining an open, collaborative

Qualifications

• An MBO-level degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of drive technology is an advantage.
• Experience in an internal sales or commercial support role is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Strong collaboration skills; you are a team player who takes ownership.
• Affinity with digital systems; experience with Salesforce is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Answer technical and commercial questions from customers throughout the sales process.
• Advise customers on the right low-voltage drive (LV Drives) and motor solutions.
• Translate international ABB concepts and solutions into applications for the local market.
• Prepare calculations and convert them into quotations and orders.
• Support Sales Engineers with quotations and commercial opportunities.
• Assist with order processing and ensure a smooth handover from quotation to order.
• Guide projects from initial customer inquiry through to order placement while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Technical sales mindset

Customer orientation

Independent work

Team player

Digital systems

Education

MBO Electrical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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: Sales Manager

Are you a technical specialist who enjoys translating customer requirements into the right solution?

In this role, you will join the Drive Products department within our Motion Division in Rotterdam. With our products and solutions, we help customers increase productivity and use energy as efficiently as possible. As a Sales Support Specialist, you will play an important part in achieving this. Together with an enthusiastic and driven team, you will translate ABB's added value into innovative, customer-focused solutions.

This position combines commercial and technical responsibilities. You will be responsible for the sales and support of our low-voltage drive products and services. You will identify customer needs, advise on the most suitable solutions, and translate customer requirements into products and services within your portfolio. This makes it an ideal role for a commercially minded technical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of customer interaction, technology, and sales.

You will be based in our Rotterdam office, with the flexibility to work from home several days per week. You will join an open and approachable organization where communication lines are short and colleagues collaborate easily. Within your team, you will work closely with sales colleagues and technical specialists who are eager to share knowledge and support one another.

Your responsibilities

• Answer technical and commercial questions from customers throughout the sales process.
• Advise customers on the right low-voltage drive (LV Drives) and motor solutions.
• Translate international ABB concepts and solutions into applications for the local market.
• Prepare calculations and convert them into quotations and orders.
• Support Sales Engineers with quotations and commercial opportunities.
• Assist with order processing and ensure a smooth handover from quotation to order.
• Guide projects from initial customer inquiry through to order placement while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Why this role is interesting

• Combine technical expertise and commercial activities in one versatile position.
• Take ownership and be involved in the entire sales process, from customer inquiry to order placement.
• Work with innovative drive solutions that contribute to more efficient and sustainable industries.
• Become part of an experienced team of eight colleagues in an open, collaborative, and informal working environment. Teamwork and shared success are highly valued.
• Enjoy a high degree of independence while having access to the expertise and support of your colleagues.
• Receive clear guidance from your manager when needed, while also enjoying the trust and freedom to shape your work in your own way.
• Join an international organization with ample opportunities for development, specialization, and career growth.

Your Profile

You are a technical professional with a commercial mindset. You enjoy advising customers, thinking in solutions, and achieving results. Thanks to your independence and sense of ownership, you are able to manage the entire process, from the first customer inquiry to successfully securing the order.

In addition, you bring:

• An MBO-level degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of drive technology is an advantage.
• Experience in an internal sales or commercial support role is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Strong collaboration skills; you are a team player who takes ownership.
• Affinity with digital systems; experience with Salesforce is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.
• A 13th-month bonus.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Fresh fruit available daily at the office.
• Technical education and training opportunities.
• Career development opportunities within ABB, both nationally and internationally.
• Sports contribution of up to €250 per year.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.

For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Talent Partner, [phone] or [e-mail]

More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this 'Engineered to Outrun'. The company has over 140 year