Sales Support Specialist - Electrical Systems

ABB AS; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional growth

International collaboration

Job summary

ABB AS in Norway is seeking a Sales Support Specialist - Electrical Systems to join our Technical Advisory team. You will bridge technical expertise and customer dialogue, contributing to cost estimates, bid documentation and proposals for complex electrical system projects.

This hybrid role requires a degree in Electrical Power or related field, strong Norwegian and English communication, and a readiness to travel for customer meetings and supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Power, Renewable Energy, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment is advantageous.
• Experience with electrical project deliveries is advantageous.
• Hybrid work options available.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions and proposals for complex electrical system projects.
• Support the sales organization with technical expertise and customer-facing activities.
• Prepare cost estimates, pricing calculations and bid documentation.
• Work closely with engineering and execution teams to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and ABB standards.
• Engage with customers and partners to understand project needs and recommend technical approaches.
• Lead supplier relations through factory/site visits and design meetings.
• Contribute to projects in offshore wind, hydrogen, hydropower, renewables and process industries.

Skills

Strong communication

Norwegian language

English language

Education

Electrical Power or related degree

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Technical advisor designing solutions, preparing cost estimates, and supporting sales for complex electrical system projects.

• Degree in Electrical Power, Renewable Energy, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English
• Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment, including Air- and Gas-Insulated Switchgear is an advantage
• Experience with electrical project deliveries (sales or execution) is an advantage
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• International collaboration and exposure across the global organization
• Occasional travel for customer meetings, inspections, and supplier interactions

Do you want to help shape the electrical solutions powering tomorrow's energy transition?

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 Support Manager.

We are now looking for a Sales Support Specialist - Electrical Systems - to join our Technical Advisory team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer dialogue, commercial insight and innovative problem solving.

In this role, you will be a technical advisor at the centre of the sales process, helping customers identify the best electrical solutions while working closely with ABB's experts, suppliers and project teams.

As part of our team, you will:

Design and develop technical solutions and proposals for complex electrical system projects

Support the sales organization with technical expertise and customer-facing activities

Prepare cost estimates, pricing calculations and bid documentation

Work closely with engineering and execution teams to ensure solutions meet both customer requirements and ABB standards

Engage with customers and partners to understand project needs and recommend the optimal technical approach

Take lead on continuation- and development of supplier relations through factory and site visits, design meetings and input to R&D

Contribute to projects across industries such as offshore wind, hydrogen, hydropower, renewables and process industries

Who we’re looking for

We believe you’ll succeed in this role if you’re technically curious, customer-oriented and motivated by finding smart solutions.

You may have:

A Bachelor’s, Master’s or Technical College degree within Electrical Power, Renewable Energy or a related field

Relevant practical experience within electrical systems, even if your educational background differs

Strong communication skills in both Norwegian and English

The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Experience in one or more of the following areas is considered a strong advantage:

Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment, including Air- and Gas-Insulated Switchgear solutions

Electrical project deliveries, either from a sales or project execution perspective

Interest in Energy security, Offshore wind or Power-to-X projects

Why ABB?

At ABB, you’ll join a global technology leader where innovation, collaboration and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting energy and industrial projects in the market

A highly competent and supportive technical environment

Significant opportunities for professional growth and development

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options

International collaboration and exposure across ABB’s global organization

A workplace where your expertise has visible impact on customer success and the energy transition

The position includes occasional travel for customer meetings, inspections and supplier interactions.

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

ABBis 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 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?