Chemical Sales Manager

ABB Inc.; Kenner, National City (LA, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chemical Sales Manager to drive sales strategies and market analysis within a designated division. This role emphasizes innovation and growth, leveraging your expertise in direct-to-end customer sales. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team dedicated to creating sustainable solutions. If you have a passion for sales and a strong understanding of market trends, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales or related services.
• Relevant industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales of products and services within a designated market.
• Drive growth focusing on penetration, innovation, and expansion.

Skills

Direct-to-end customer sales

Market analysis

Sales strategy implementation

Industry segment understanding

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chemical Sales Manager

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values—care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration—along with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to:

Sales Manager, East Region

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the sales of products, systems, and services within a designated market or division, aligned with the division strategy.

Strategy

• Create, implement, and review the assigned area industry segment strategy. Drive top-level growth focusing on penetration, innovation, and expansion.

Targets

• Define key application targets (e.g., volume, prices, portfolio mix) and ensure these are achieved for the segment(s).
• Ensure business plans are in place for both direct accounts and channel partners.

Market analysis

• Activate operational intelligence, benchmarking, and analysis to identify industry segment trends, practices, product gaps, competitor strategies, etc.
• Understand relevant regulations and standards (e.g., cybersecurity) in the target market segments to capture new business opportunities.

Marketing

• Ensure ABB's value proposition for the target segment is well developed and communicated internally and externally.
• Support local sales organizations to ensure positive perception in the target segments.

Qualifications for the role

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct-to-end customer sales or related services.
• 8 years of experience in sales, related experience, or education preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Relevant industry experience.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about our global impact. #MyABBStory

We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, revisit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB

ABB is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave, or protected veteran status.

For more information on your EEO rights, visit:

• EEOC Rights
• DOL Pay Transparency

Applicants may review the Affirmative Action Plan at ABB facilities by contacting HR. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact HR at 1-888-694-7762 or [e-mail]. Resumes and applications are accepted through the standard process.