Sales Support Specialist

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Manage compliant bids and tender documentation for turnkey automation projects. Develop cost-effective technical solutions, prepare customer proposals, deliver technical presentations, analyze market and competitor offerings, and support sales growth. The role also reviews lost proposals, participates in risk reviews, shares best practices, and drives continuous improvement across automation projects in energy industries.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Sales Support Manager
 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.

The work model for the role is # LI - Hybrid.

This role is contributing to the to the Process Automation business in Energy Industries division based in Bangalore, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Bid Management & Compliance: Ensure adherence to bid process compliance and deliver high-quality bid documentation within defined timelines.

  • Technical Solutioning & Support: Develop optimal technical solutions tailored to customer needs, and support the Sales team with cost-effective, technically appropriate proposals. Customer Engagement & Presentations: Conduct technical presentations and demonstrations for internal teams and customers, addressing complex product-related queries.

  • Market & Competitor Analysis: Analyze customer requirements and competitor offerings using market insights to enhance proposal quality and win rates.

  • Performance & Sales Growth: Increase sales targets, including order volumes, profitability, and customer satisfaction (NPS).

  • Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Share best practices, support risk review processes, and contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and lost proposal analysis. Analyzes lost proposals, identifies the potential cause, and recommends future actions in cooperation with the Sales/ business unit to improve results.

You will join a talented team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Minimum of 4+ years in bidding/tendering for turnkey automation projects (DCS, PLC, Safety PLC, Power Management Systems) demonstrating advanced skills in cybersecurity for energy industries, preferably Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Refining sectors.

  • Prior design engineering experience in control systems, safety systems, power management systems, and field instrumentation for both offshore and onshore industries.

  • Thorough knowledge of industry standards, market requirements, pricing approaches, and potential business ventures.

  • Deep knowledge of industry standards, market demands, pricing strategies, and business opportunities.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex automation bids/projects effectively, both locally and internationally.

  • Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech) in Electronics, Control, or Instrumentation.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, a methodical and quality-driven mindset, a cooperative attitude, and a commitment to value creation and innovation.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reducing risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in bidding or tendering for turnkey automation projects
  • Advanced cybersecurity skills for energy industries
  • Prior design engineering experience in control systems, safety systems, power management systems, and field instrumentation
  • Experience with offshore and onshore industries
  • Knowledge of industry standards, market requirements, pricing approaches, and business opportunities
  • Ability to manage complex automation bids and projects locally and internationally
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Methodical, quality-driven, cooperative, innovative, and value-focused mindset

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
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104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

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

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