Product Specialist (80-100%)

About the job

At ABB, we support industries in becoming more efficient and sustainable. Progress is not an option for us, but a given – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we offer you everything you need to drive this change forward. The path is not always easy – because real growth requires courage. But at ABB, you do not walk it alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you support our sales field force in all matters of professional sales. As a Product Specialist, you are also the technical contact person for customers and prospects.

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The working model for this position is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid.

You are mainly responsible for:

• Technical Customer Consulting & Project Support: Advising customers and prospects, designing drive systems, technical clarifications, preparing offers, and project tracking until completion.

• Sales Support & Strategy: Close collaboration with the sales field force, support in sales activities, participation in regional sales strategies and market campaigns.

• Product Management: Market segmentation, pricing strategy, introduction of new products, collecting market and customer requirements, coordination with international units, and escalation management.

• Data & Knowledge Management and Training: Maintaining master data in IT systems, conducting training for customers and employees, providing documents, tools, and information.

Your Profile

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics (HF, FH/Uni). Alternatively: Technician qualification or comparable further education with several years of professional experience.

• Basic knowledge of business administration (e.g., product management, marketing).

• Good IT skills (MS Office, ERP systems such as Salesforce, ideally SAP).

• Language skills: Very good German and English, spoken and written (French is a great advantage)

• In-depth knowledge of electric motors, drive technology, and relevant standards (e.g., IEC, ISO), as well as understanding of product life cycles, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

• Knowledge in pricing, margin optimization, and business cases. Ability to identify sales potential and ensure profitability.

• Experience in introducing new products (go-to-market strategies). Ability to create roadmaps and coordinate interdisciplinary teams.

• Ability to analyze market trends and competitive activities. Experience in developing product strategies based on customer needs.

We Offer

• An exciting sales role with great creative freedom.

• Access to innovative products and solutions in the field of motion.

• Training opportunities and attractive career prospects.

• Modern work equipment and flexible working models.

​More About Us

ABB Motors and Drives offers a complete range of motors, generators, and drive products for all industries and applications. Our mission is to be an expert in automated industrial systems, focus on reliability in our partnerships, and know our customers' requirements inside out.

The recruitment process is led by Julia Farin, Talent Partner ABB Switzerland Ltd.

We value people with diverse personal backgrounds. Could this be part of your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and discover the impact our industrial solutions have worldwide.