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Global Account Manager, ABB Robotics - Volvo Cars

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In short

ABB Robotics seeks a Global Account Manager to lead and develop the strategic relationship with Volvo Cars. This role involves defining and executing global account strategies, driving profitable growth, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies. The ideal candidate is a senior commercial leader with at least 15 years of experience in sales and account management, preferably in the automotive or industrial automation sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the global account strategy for Volvo Cars, driving profitable sales growth and increased share of wallet.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the customer organization.
  • Coordinate global sales activities and ensure alignment across countries, business units, and functions.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across existing and emerging customer operations worldwide.
  • Lead account planning activities and drive execution of strategic growth initiatives.
  • Support resolution of complex customer challenges by mobilizing the right ABB resources and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with local sales organizations to ensure successful execution.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer business developments.
  • Drive the use of standardized sales processes and tools, including Salesforce and account planning methodologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or related commercial leadership roles.
  • Proven experience managing large global accounts within multinational organizations.
  • Strong track record of developing and executing strategic account plans that deliver revenue growth and increased customer value.
  • Experience working in complex matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence at executive level both internally and externally.
  • Strong commercial acumen and customer-centric mindset.
  • Experience from the automotive, industrial automation, manufacturing, or technology sectors is highly desirable.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strategic thinking
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable navigating complex global organizations
  • Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
  • Driving collaboration across multiple functions and cultures
  • Team player
  • Creates visibility through results, leadership, and relationships
  • Empowering others to succeed and receive recognition

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading global robotics company.
  • Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics.
  • Work alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
  • Preferably based in Sweden, supported by an experienced sales organization and close collaboration with key business stakeholders.

Skills

Salesforce
#Global Account Management#Sales Strategy#Business Development#Automotive Industry#Robotics#Automation#Customer Relationship Management#Strategic Accounts#B2B Sales#International Sales#Profit Growth#Market Share Expansion#Stakeholder Management#Matrix Organization
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Job Posted

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Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Sweden

Qualification

Bachelor

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