Strategic Accounts Manager, Data Centers - US Robotics West
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Sales ManagerWhat you'll do:
You will own a complete sub-segment and be responsible for driving profitable sales growth with hyperscalers in the data center segment. You will develop and implement the sales strategy for your accounts and coordinate all commercial activities to achieve customer satisfaction through delivering value and efficiently resolving issues. Role will be based in California; ideally in San Jose.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve consistent top-line sales growth with the assigned Strategic accounts
- Accountable for developing, maintaining and growing the sales pipeline
- Be the representative facing Strategic Accounts, in front of the key decision makers at various levels and locations
- Lead a virtual team of Sales and Sales Support professionals across multiple states and regions
- Create, plan and implement detailed Account plans and achieve timely completion of objective
- Develop player maps and implement a program to connect the key sponsors at both sides for building longer partnerships
- Drive early-stage engagement to influence design for automation friendly specifications
- Lead and manage multi-year and multi-location sales programs and projects
- Develop knowledge of the product portfolio and Create customer value propositions and portfolio offering (Robots, Accessories, Function Packages, Robotic Cells, Full Turn-key Systems from the Global Solution Centers and Customer Service teams
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and commercial work experience in Account Management and Key Account Management roles; strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and contacts with the data center automation space.
- Solution selling, client engagement, negotiation and industry awareness.
Desired Qualifications
- Seasoned commercial campaigner in dealing with complex decision-making units (DMU’s) within large global customer organizations
- Experience with customers, including sales, problem resolution and influencing skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Candidate must be able to work in the United States without ABB support.
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Bachelor's degree and commercial experience in account management; solution selling, client engagement, negotiation, industry awareness; willingness to travel up to 50%; must be able to work in the US without ABB support.
Key Responsibilities
- driving sales growth
- managing sales pipeline
- leading virtual team
Job Details
- Category: Sales
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — California or Oregon
- Languages: English
About ABB
A global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. — Industry: Manufacturing