Business Development Manager - Mining and Aggregates (VFDs)

ABB Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager for Mining and Aggregates to drive brand acceptance of ABB Low Voltage Drives, PLC, and HMI with AVL and Frame agreements at end-user sites.

You will lead a cross-functional effort with Channel Sales and OEM teams to execute strategic programs across the mining and aggregates space. You will analyze customer needs, articulate technical value, and build compelling value propositions while traveling up to 70% across the continental US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in capital equipment sales in mining/aggregates.
• Experience assessing customer needs and delivering application solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate brand and product acceptance for ABB Low Voltage Drives, PLC, and HMI.
• Collaborate with Channel Sales, Channel Program and OEM teams to support programs.
• Document stakeholders and buying behaviors to guide ABB positioning and AVL/FA usage.
• Communicate attack vectors through product positioning to ABB channels.
• Develop value propositions aligned with mining industry trends.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Sales aptitude

Customer needs analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Associate's degree + 10+ years

High School diploma + 12+ years

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Business Development Manager - Mining and Aggregates (VFDs)

$100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), employee discount

Sep 11, 2026

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:

Segment Director, Food & Beverage

Your role and responsibilities:

Generate brand and product acceptance of ABB Low Voltage Drives, PLC, and HMI products through AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements) at associated end-user Mining and Aggregates customers and production facilities.

Close coordination with Channel Sales, Channel Program and OEM Team peers to create and support Mining and Aggregates industry programs to drive strategic engagement with aligned Channel Partners.

Through a disciplined sales process, documenting customer stakeholders, buying behaviors (local authority vs. CAPEX/project approval process), corporate initiatives (respective areas of focus within their business regarding applications), understanding of incumbent brand preferences as the specific value pertains to their organization.

Clearly communicating attack vectors through product positioning to execute on ABB placement within AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements).

Leverage knowledge of Mining and Aggregates industry trends and customers need to develop and deliver compelling value propositions.

Leading execution sub-segment strategy and defining go-to-market approaches to achieve the Mining and Aggregates industry segment goals.

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.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience or High School Diploma and 12+ years of experience with capital assist sales in the industrial Mining and Aggregates industry

In-depth knowledge and expertise in various mining industrial equipment applications such as conveyors, crushers, apron/belt/vibrating/wobbler and grizzly feeders, screens & mineral sizers, grinding mills, dust collection systems, bucket elevators, hoists/winches, stackers/reclaimers, compressors, pumps, fans, coolers & preheaters and adjacent equipment and processes required.

Demonstrated success in assessing and analyzing customer need and projected requirements and providing application solutions through interpreting, translating, and explaining detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated success in achieving AVL product specification from customers by providing application solutions for Mining and Aggregates industry segments.

Demonstrated experience in establishing and using reverse funnel to calculate quarterly and annual goals and targets.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Salesforce.com use, experience, credentials, skills, exposure.

This role requires 70% travel across the continental united states, thus requiring a valid, US Driver's License.

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

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.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidivive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidivive Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail] . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid

Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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