
Lead Sales Engineer
ABB · Alpharetta, GA
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Alpharetta, GA
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Job highlights
- Grow B&R product sales within assigned territory.
- Develop technical solutions for customer applications.
- Expand customer base via business plan.
- Utilize CRM for market intelligence.
- Provide exceptional sales support.
About the role
Lead Sales Engineer
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 the Regional Sales Manager - North America East.
B&R offers an excellent opportunity to work for an international company with a great reputation. You will be part of a fun, dynamic team, focused on providing the best products and services to our customers.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Grow sales of B&R's complete product range in the territory by working on new and existing sales opportunities.
- Identify, define, and develop the best technical solution and strategy for customer applications.
- Hold in-depth technical presentations and discussions with the customers.
- Expand customer base through the development and execution of a Target Account Business Plan.
- Develop market intelligence and document this knowledge in B&R’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
- Work with Marketing, Business Development, and other resources to promote sales efforts.
- Attend trade shows to seek out potential customers and to represent B&R at these shows; attend yearly sales meetings and workshops.
- Increase sales with existing customers through exceptional sales support as well as the introduction of new products and services.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar) or equivalent work experience.
- 6+ years’ relevant experience in technical sales, business development and lead generation; prior automation preferred.
- Experience with Machine and Motion Control desirable.
- Ability to understand and explain complex technical products and solutions; keen interest in the application of leading-edge technology across industries.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Travel up to 50% - 75% within territory (mostly domestic with occasional international); applicants must possess a valid passport.
- Applicants should possess authorization that would allow them to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Join the Automation Team!
If you think that you have what it takes to accept this great position, we want to talk to you!
What’s in it for you?
We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.
More About Us:
B&R Industrial Automation is a leading developer and manufacturer of control systems for the industrial automation market. The company was founded in 1979 in Eggelsberg, Austria, and specializes in a complete range of innovative Programmable Controllers, Industrial PC’s, Operator Interfaces, Servo Drives and Motion Control products. The North American subsidiary, B&R Industrial Automation Corp., was founded in 1987 in Roswell, GA, and is responsible for all North American sales activities, as well as supporting our customers with engineering and technical expertise.
B&R North America is also supported by our regional offices in Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; and Milwaukee, WI; as well as Toronto and Montreal in Canada. In addition, B&R goes to market through our automation partners, a distribution network consisting of independent companies, each with an exclusive B&R sales territory. B&R has over 4,000 employees worldwide and more than 200 sales offices in 70 countries. In June 2017, B&R was acquired by Asea, Brown, and Boveri (ABB), a worldwide technology leader based in Switzerland with over 132,000 employees and over $32B in annual sales.
Benefits:
Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.
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 US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
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Key skills/competency:
- Lead Sales Engineer
- Technical Sales
- Business Development
- Lead Generation
- Automation
- Machine Control
- Motion Control
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Technical Presentations
- Sales Strategy
Skills & topics
- Lead Sales Engineer
- Technical Sales
- Business Development
- Automation
- Machine Control
- Motion Control
- Engineering Sales
- B&R Industrial Automation
- ABB Careers
- Sales Engineer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your engineering background, technical sales experience, and success in lead generation, specifically mentioning automation and control systems.
- Showcase your technical acumen: Emphasize your ability to understand and present complex technical solutions, machine, and motion control experience.
- Demonstrate business development skills: Detail your experience in developing and executing business plans and expanding customer bases.
- Prepare for travel: Confirm your ability and willingness to travel up to 75% within the territory and ensure you have a valid passport.
- Understand ABB's mission: Research ABB's commitment to running industries leaner and cleaner, and how B&R contributes to this.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Lead Sales Engineer role at ABB?
- The primary focus of the Lead Sales Engineer at ABB is to grow sales of B&R's complete product range within a specific territory by identifying and developing technical solutions for customer applications, expanding the customer base, and providing exceptional sales support.
- What qualifications are essential for the Lead Sales Engineer position at ABB?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar) or equivalent work experience, 6+ years of relevant experience in technical sales and business development, and a strong understanding of Machine and Motion Control. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are also crucial.
- Does this Lead Sales Engineer role require travel?
- Yes, the Lead Sales Engineer role requires significant travel, up to 50% - 75% within the assigned territory. This travel is mostly domestic, with occasional international trips. Applicants must possess a valid passport.
- Can I apply for the Lead Sales Engineer position if I require visa sponsorship?
- No, applicants for this Lead Sales Engineer position must possess authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
- What kind of technical background is preferred for this role at ABB?
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar) is preferred. Experience with automation, machine control, and motion control is highly desirable for this Lead Sales Engineer role.
- How does ABB support professional growth for its employees in the Lead Sales Engineer role?
- ABB emphasizes empowering employees to lead, providing support for growth, and offering the chance to make a difference. The company fosters a team environment where learning is continuous, and individual contributions are valued and celebrated.
- What is B&R Industrial Automation's relationship to ABB?
- B&R Industrial Automation was acquired by ABB, a global technology leader, in June 2017. B&R operates as a subsidiary focused on control systems for the industrial automation market, benefiting from ABB's global reach and resources.
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