Product Specialist

ABB Inc.; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Specialist to drive marketing strategies and support sales in the Electrification Distribution Solutions division. This remote role offers the chance to implement innovative marketing activities and provide essential product expertise to enhance sales efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, with significant experience in the Electrical Distribution industry. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees to create sustainable solutions. If you're passionate about making an impact in the power utilities sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant experience in Electrical Distribution.
• Fluent in English with strong partnership-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement product marketing strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Provide product knowledge and training to enhance sales efficiency.
• Review project specifications for electrical solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Product Marketing

Customer Support

Project Management

Industry Standards Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Product Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Product Marketing Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement product marketing strategies in line with global product strategy in assigned area to meet business objectives. You will implement marketing activities and support the Sales organization in driving sales and services for respective products. Additionally, you will showcase your expertise by providing product knowledge and training to improve sales efficiency.

The work model for this role is: Remote, #LI-Remote

This role contributes to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division, mainly supporting power utilities & OEMs on the west coast.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Review and evaluate project specifications and end-user requirements to provide electrical solutions, including diagrams, layouts, equipment specifications, and project budgets for medium voltage Grid applications.
2. Support customers during homologation processes and pilot projects.
3. Act as the local product expert for products such as Intelligent Electronic Devices (EID), Protection Relays, Centralized Protection & Software, and other Digital Substation Products.
4. Participate in industry events and develop papers for IEEE and other conferences to promote ABB solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering with 4 years of experience or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 8-10 years of experience in the Electrical Distribution industry.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to establish and nurture partnerships with regional engineering communities.
• PE certification is a plus.
• Experience in field, plant, or design engineering in electrical power systems, preferably with major oil and gas companies, utilities, or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, NFPA 70E, UL is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and visit local customers regularly.

ABB values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and how our solutions impact the world.