sales specialist

Industry, Energy & Utilities · Renewable Energy · Solar Energy · Wind Power

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ABB is seeking a Sales Specialist in Shanghai, China, to drive sales and market share for excitation systems within the hydropower industry. The role involves achieving sales targets, developing channel partners, and requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fields with over 3 years of power system sales experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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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.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Engage in the sales and expansion of ABB excitation in hydropower.
  • Enhance the popularity and market share of ABB excitation in the hydropower industry.
  • Develop regional and industry channel distributors and partners.
  • Sales orders will be evaluated monthly, and one can work under sales pressure

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in electrical engineering, automation or related fields.
  • More than 3 years of sales experience in the power system. Familiarity with hydropower sales is preferred.
  • Good execution ability, communication skills and teamwork spirit.
  • Have a good command of English (CET-4 or above), and be fluent in English listening and speaking.
  • Have a good ability to learn products.
  • Adapt to frequent business trips.

 

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, every day. 

More about us

As a pivotal division within ABB Energy Industries, PAEN (Process Automation Energy Industries) leads the transformation of global energy and industrial sectors through cutting-edge automation, electrification, and digital solutions. We specialize in delivering integrated systems for process industries—spanning oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy—to optimize efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience. Our innovations, such as Ethernet-APL-enabled process automation platforms and AI-driven energy management systems, empower clients to achieve carbon neutrality and future-ready operations.

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Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. 

Run What Runs the World.  

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Requisition ID: JR00037371

Important: In order to be employed by ABB you will need to fully comply with/fulfill all local ABB employment requirements/processes.

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Company

ABB

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Shanghai, China

Qualification

Bachelor

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