Key Account Manager - Utility

Key Account Manager - Utility

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleanerand 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 Regional Sales Manager, Electrification US Utility - East.

Your role and responsibilities:

As the Key Account Manager - Utility, you will develop, implement and manage the account(s) strategy focused on growth, profitability and customer satisfaction. Coordinate the sales activities and manage resolution of specific customer problems.

While this is a remote position, successful candidates will be located in South Florida, USA.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Division in the United States.

Main Accountabilities:

• Strategic account leadership Shape sales strategy and account plans by aligning customer business goals and objectives, prioritizing opportunities, and developing executive relationship strategies.
• Sales growth & performance management Set and drive achievement of sales targets, manage volume/mix/profitability, and implement recovery plans when needed.
• Customer relationship & issue resolution Serve as the primary customer contact, lead negotiations, resolve claims, and collaborate with Inside Sales and District Sales to enhance satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Market and customer intelligence Maintain deep knowledge of customer drivers, competitive activity, and market trends to inform strategy, create value, and coordinate internal resources for tailored solutions.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and/or Marketing.
• Sales/Business Development experience working with clients in the utilities and/or energy markets
• Successful candidates must understand customer and company's organizational structure, as well as strong business acumen / sense to determine when escalation is required.
• Anticipates roadblocks and alerts internal & external stakeholders appropriately.
• Fosters teamwork that drives collaboration and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic travel)
• Strong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and leadership abilities.

More about us:

ABB is a global technology leader driving sustainable and efficient solutions in electrification and automation. With a strong commitment to innovation, ABB is accelerating industrial transformation worldwide. The United States is a key market for ABB, where it has significantly expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions and investments. Employing thousands across the nation, ABB's U.S. footprint is marked by a history of technological breakthroughs and industry firsts.

ABB's Electrical Protection, Distribution & Control products include medium and low voltage switchgear, grid hardware, protection and control relays, switchboards, power and lighting panelboards, busway, medium and low voltage circuit breakers, motor and lighting controls, load centers, metering, energy monitoring & control, DIN rail products, dry type transformers and more.

What's in it for you:

We want you to bring your full self to workyour 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:

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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
• Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
• 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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