Sales Support Specialist 80 - 100 % (m/f/d)At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Sales Support Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the Sales organization by providing primarily technical, but also commercial assistance throughout the proposal and order process. With your expertise in product specifications and application-related customer consulting, you are a key contact for customers alongside the front end sales team, handling various technical and commercial matters. Your expertise will help in shaping customized solutions that align with both technical requirements and business goals.The work model for the role is: #LI-HybridThis role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation Business Area in Friedberg (Hessen).You will be mainly accountable for:• Supporting sales in technical and commercial requests and assisting in the preparation of customer-specific offers.• Reviewing customer inquiry documents, discussing requirements with sales and customers.• Advising customers on new products and solutions while maintaining strong customer relationships.• Coordinating with ABB Supply Units in Sweden, the Czech Republic, and China to ensure a smooth ordering process.• Managing delivery schedules and resolving technical and commercial inquiries in close collaboration with suppliers and customers.• Supporting internal teams by providing market insights and contributing to process improvements.Our team dynamicsYou will join a dynamic team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

Understanding of technical and commercial sales processesFirst experience in sales support, ideally with experience in robotics or a related technical field.Extensive knowledge in customer relationship management.You are passionate about customer engagement and problem-solving, with strong analytical and organizational skills.Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field, with relevant experience.You are at ease communicating fluently in both English and GermanWillingness to travel up to 20% of working time for customer visits

What's in it for you?Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Robotics and have a visible impact on the futureHelp customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impactEvolve in your career: through trainings and our Open Job Market, your career development continues!BenefitsCanteenEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible work practicesAccident insurancePaid Parental leave (gender neutral)More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factoryautomation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both fromdirect sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machinebuilders. www.abb.com/roboticsWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realizing your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members.Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.ABB AGYour contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement:\thttps://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate