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About this Sales Specialist role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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 Manager – Inland Electrification - Smart Buildings, Smart Power

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the sales of products/systems/services within a designated market/division, in line with the division strategy. Each day, you will achieve both qualitative and quantitative sales targets to ensure sustainable order growth, revenues, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying and developing new sales opportunities.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the
Electrification - Low Voltage Products in the Gauteng region. Main stakeholders are Panel builders, Distributors and OEM's.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, and panel builders in the Gauteng Region
  • Promote and service the full range of ABB low voltage products to assigned customer segments Identify market opportunities and drive growth of the low voltage portfolio in Gauteng and surrounding areas
  • Achieve sales targets and contribute to revenue growth objectives
  • Provide technical product support and solution selling to customers
  • Conduct regular customer visits and maintain account management activities
  • Gather market intelligence and provide feedback on customer needs and competitive activities
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and build long-term business relationships


Qualifications for the role

  • You have 3-5 years experience working with Panel Builders, Distributors, OEMs, or similar B2B customer segments.
  • National Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Proven sales experience in low voltage electrical products or related industries
  • Track record of successful sales growth and customer relationship management
  • Knowledge of low voltage product applications and market dynamics.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Technical aptitude with ability to understand product specifications
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving capabilities
  • Valid Drivers Licence and willingness to travel within the designated territory

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.


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, everyday.


More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory


Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB. We care At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to

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