VP of Sales Operations & Business Development

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Fort Smith, AR, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Lead US Sales Operations and Business Development for ABB's NEMA Motors Division. Develop and execute regional sales strategy, manage sales operations and performance (plans, budgets, KPIs, win/loss analysis), drive OEM and target-account growth initiatives, set pricing strategy, ensure governance and compliance, and lead and coach regional sales and business development teams.
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:

Vice President Sales - NEMA

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The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Develop and implement Sales Operations Strategy for the US in accordance with the global MONM strategy. Ensures technical and commercial support for internal and external customers. Develops and implements Business Development strategy ensuring alignment with ABB standards and targets. Leads, develops, and coaches business development and sales operations teams.

Our Team Dynamics 

Our 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. 

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Lead regional sales strategy and execution, partnering with RVPs, Product Groups, and key stakeholders to achieve sales targets, drive revenue growth, and ensure alignment with operational, financial, and product objectives.
  • Direct sales operations and performance management, establishing sales plans, managing regional budgets, monitoring KPIs, conducting gap and win/loss analyses, and implementing corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction and business results.
  • Drive strategic growth initiatives, including Global OEM leadership, target account development, pricing strategy, and cross-functional growth programs that expand market share and strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Ensure organizational excellence and governance, leading sales teams, fostering high performance, delivering executive-level business insights and recommendations, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 12 years OR Associate’s Degree with minimum 14 years OR High School Diploma with minimum 16 years experience of directly related customer-facing sales experience in the industrial marketplace, with ABB product knowledge and leadership.
  • Demonstrated sales leadership with advanced relationship management and negotiation skills, capable of developing long-term strategic partnerships, influencing key decision-makers, navigating complex global sales cycles, and securing mutually beneficial commercial agreements that drive profitable growth.
  • High degree of professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to organizational success, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and a results-oriented mindset while aligning actions with corporate values and business objectives.
  • Highly self-motivated and proactive leader with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, drive initiatives to completion, and effectively operate in a dynamic, global, and matrixed business environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written, verbal, and executive level), with a proven ability to communicate complex business and technical concepts, build alignment across diverse stakeholders, and foster collaboration across global teams, customers, and partners.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

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 [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees 

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more 

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 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • 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. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with minimum 12 years OR Associate's degree with minimum 14 years OR High School Diploma with minimum 16 years of directly related customer-facing sales experience in the industrial marketplace, with ABB product knowledge
  • Demonstrated sales leadership with experience leading and developing sales and business development teams
  • Advanced relationship management and negotiation skills to develop long-term strategic partnerships
  • Proven ability to navigate complex global sales cycles and influence key decision-makers
  • Experience in sales operations: establishing sales plans, managing regional budgets, monitoring KPIs, gap and win/loss analyses
  • Experience driving strategic growth initiatives including Global OEM leadership, target account development, and pricing strategy
  • Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and executive-level written and verbal communication skills
  • High degree of professional integrity, accountability, and results-oriented judgment
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and operate effectively in a dynamic, global, matrixed environment
  • Candidates must already have work authorization permitting them to work for ABB in the US (no sponsorship provided)

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.

  • 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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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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