Global Data Center LVSD Growth Sales Leader

ABB; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB, a global leader in high‑power solutions, seeks a Market Development Manager to drive growth in the data center segment for the LVSD line. This role blends technical sales with cross‑functional collaboration across ABB units to define new products and solutions.

You will travel >50% domestically and internationally from hybrid locations (Houston, TX or nearby) and collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to improve margins, market share, and customer satisfaction in data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 12+ years of experience in a technical sales or customer facing position OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a technical sales or customer facing position.
• Experience with Low Voltage Packaged Variable Frequency Drives.
• Strong technical mindset with interest in power electronics for efficient power conversion systems.
• Ability to break into new markets or applications in a sales role involving complex technical solutions with customers, R&D and product management.
• Extensive knowledge of power electronics in power distribution or conversion (e.g., data centers, marine DC grids, large multi‑motor systems, wind/solar, BESS).
• Thrives in a fast-moving environment with exploration of alternative solutions to improve customer outcomes.
• Senior professional with extensive track record in both sales and technical roles.
• Fluent in English.
• Role requires >50% domestic and international travel; valid US Driver’s License and US Passport required.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Leading a growth initiative to develop new business in the data center segment for LVSD with a focus on power conversion.
• Building relationships with key external influencers and customers (hyperscalers, data center builders) to capture new opportunities.
• Activating operational intelligence, benchmarking, and analysis to identify trends, technology evolution, and gaps.
• Translating complex technical customer discussions into support needs and action plans for technical sales support, R&D and other divisions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power electronics

Technical sales

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ABB, a global leader in high‑power solutions, seeks a Market Development Manager to drive growth in the data center segment for the LVSD line. This role blends technical sales with cross‑functional collaboration across ABB units to define new products and solutions.

You will travel >50% domestically and internationally from hybrid locations (Houston, TX or nearby) and collaborate with R&D, marketing, and product teams to improve margins, market share, and customer satisfaction in data centers.