At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Local Division Manager__
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and execute the UK drives sales strategy to support the relevant business strategy. You will lead the relevant Drive Products Sales team, driving sales growth with sales targets predominantly focused outside the segment-specific portfolio. Monitoring sales performance whilst developing and coaching the sales organisation are key aspects of the role. It also requires a strong level of cross-business collaboration with a focus on technical and commercial aspects and supporting new business development and business growth.
Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
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.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
Work model: Hybrid
- Leads and manages the relevant drive products sales team.
- Ensures the team understand ABB’s core values and safety and integrity standards and act accordingly.
- Develops and executes the UK Sales strategy meeting business objectives and working closely with key stakeholders.
- Focuses on demand generation, new business development and specification & influence activities to ensure growth and increase in market share.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key decision makers in existing and potential customer organisations and manages a specific sales area
- Defines sales targets and establishes KPIs and tools to monitor sales performance.
- Supports sales teams to achieve sales volume and mix targets.
- Develops and implements relevant sales processes and tools and related training.
- Identifies and evaluates growth opportunities with existing and new segments and customers, develops appropriate plans and allocates required resources.
- Monitors customer and market intelligence to inform pricing strategies, product management activities and other topics.
- Identifies and manages commercial risks related to contract arrangements across partners and customers.
- Collaborates strongly across teams, divisions, business areas and functions.
- Builds an effective, competent, high-performing sales team supported by competency assessment and continuous upskilling.
- Acts as a coach and mentor for individual and team development.
- More than 5 years of experience in leading and managing a distributed sales team
- Strong commercial focus, ability to demonstrate experience in driving sales and new business development activities
- Strong customer and market focus, able to position the portfolio in a highly competitive market
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- Extensive knowledge and proven experience in drives and automation is preferred
- Passionate about technology, innovation, sustainability and energy efficiency
- Holder of a full UK driving licence
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
- Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Company car or cash for car allowance
- Hybrid working
- Private medical cover for yourself
- Generous bonus scheme
For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
More about usABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
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Skills Required
- More than 5 years of experience in leading sales teams
- Strong commercial focus and experience in business development
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- Extensive knowledge in drives and automation
- Full UK driving licence
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
