Business Development Manager - Data Center Cooling

at ABB Inc in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States 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:

Vice President-Global HVACR Segment Mgr __ This role is responsible for promoting the

ABB HVACR LV

Drive Products range to the Data Center industry in the US and to get ABB in the respective Approved Vendor List of relevant end users, EPCs, specifying engineers/consultants in the field. This requires a strategic perspective to match the market landscape and potential opportunities with ABB's current and foreseeable capabilities as well as the ability to prioritize and develop a tactical plan to execute. This role serves as a business consultant to senior managers, works with sales, marketing, and engineering teams on product development specific to the industry requirements and develop solutions for client specific applications needs and local market requirements. The individual is responsible for developing and growing ABB's relationship and market share by increasing share with existing customer(s) and/or potential customers. This position will include a training period (1 to 3 months) based out of the ABB VFD factory in New Berlin, WI - USA. This position reports to the Vice President, Global HVACR Segment - Drive Products. The work model for the role is: Remote in the Continental US.

Your role and responsibilities:

Understand and communicate to internal stakeholders Data Center general architecture & applications and correlate to ABB Low Voltage Drive Products. Hyperscale / enterprise/co-location/edge data center / micro data center Government /healthcare/education/ energy & power / military / high-tech Understand modularity and scalability of the design Data center - Generation designs Develop and prioritize major potential direct business development opportunity pipeline equal to or greater than $50M for the drives business unit at HVACR Key Accounts. Understand industry dynamics, decision-making process and decision makers on product specification and buying decisions for motor and VFD "Approved Vendor List" definitions and inclusion. Positioning ABB as preferred supplier for industry is the ultimate goal. Technology trends/technology shifts - understand how the industry requirements are changing and translate how it affects the utilization of our products (for example: immersion cooling). Work with product management and marketing to develop industry specific product portfolio and marketing/promotional material including participating in related Trade shows and trade associations. Support local Sales Managers and Channel Managers to coordinate any activity with any existing target Key Accounts. Collaborate with other ABB Divisions and the Industry Team to develop sales opportunities. Establish strong working relationships across the player map to include C Suite with key customers as necessary. 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:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university / college in a technical field with 8 years of relevant experience or Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience. Experience within a complex business environment selling technical products to data centers. Sound knowledge of motor and drive systems and the HVACR market. Product and market knowledge in Drives as they relate to HVACR systems and applications. Understanding of customer needs, experience in customer interface. Fluent English both spoken and written, good communication skills. Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft office platform and SFDC. Position will have 40% travel domestically. Candidates must have a valid driver's license. Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc. ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.

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