Channel Sales Manager, C&I

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement the defined channel sales strategy in specified market scope (global/regional) in an effective manner to improve ABB's market penetration and achieve its growth aspirations in the assigned channel. Each day, you will execute channel sales strategies and initiatives within the assigned market, to achieve both qualitative and quantitative targets for the assigned channel, in a profitable way with a focus on orders, revenues, growth, margin, market share, sales productivity, and customer satisfaction. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a critical contributor to the sales customer base growth for the assigned channel.

The work model for the role is: Remote

Candidate to be located in the Kansas City market, and will cover both Missouri and Kansas trade areas.

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As Channel Sales Manager, you will be responsible for meeting/exceeding assigned sales goals and objectives by developing and maintaining strong, productive working relationships with channel partners, electrical contractors. and end users in the Missouri and Kansas trade areas. You'll plan and implement sales strategies to maximize market share and margin on stock / flow projects within the commercial construction market and the governmental and industrial markets industries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implementing the agreed channel sales strategy within the approved budget.
• Creating offers and proposals for channel partners in line with broader sales offers and strategies.
• Reporting the progress on channel strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Conducting analyses on channel activity and taking ownership for solving any identified problems if they were to arise.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Business or related or a minimum of 5 years of sales experience in large commercial construction and industrial projects, preferably in the electrical products industry
• Experience working with electrical contractors and channel partners is required
• Strong technical application, take-off, and proposal development skills
• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• In depth knowledge of the region's electrical industry and ABB products is desired
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and influencing skills are required
• Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Knowledge of customer financial drivers / needs
• Must have ability to utilize analytical software and sales tools; salesforce.com experience preferred
• Strong oral, written communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to apply Six Sigma to improve customer satisfaction and Six Sigma or equivalent Quality training is a plus
• Sales experience of a $3M+ business
• Understanding and experience with full portfolio of products and services (including power distribution one-line and installation products) is preferred
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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 Affirmative 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 Affirmative Action 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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

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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
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X 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
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• 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.
• Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $127,680 annually.