Regional Sales Manager - Motors
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Manager
$116,200 and $215,800 annually and is bonus eligible
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), employee discount
United States, D.C.
Jan 05, 2026
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This Position reports to:
Head of Channel Sales
ABB Motion High Power is hiring a Regional Sales Manager – Drives in the United States. The Regional Sales Manager – Drives is responsible for achieving sales targets and ultimately growing ABB’s market share for MOHP products with an emphasis on Large Motors (Induction and Synchronous). The primary annual objective is to increase sales through existing and newly developed channels to grow the channel business in the region.
Your role and responsibilities- Ensure the region’s pipeline equals a minimum 5X budget in qualified opportunities.
- Drive regional sales performance by leading bi‑weekly sales meetings, participating in quote log and sales order reviews, and providing clear updates, forecasting insights, and leadership to support both regional and corporate objectives.
- Strengthen team capability and alignment by co‑leading planning and process initiatives with other RSMs, coordinating training for growth and efficiency, and serving as a mentor, coach, and collaborative partner across the region.
- Execute disciplined, data‑driven sales by deploying a structured sales process, managing CRM and opportunity pipelines, building multihorizon funnels, forecasting monthly performance, generating targeted pursuit strategies, and identifying must‑win opportunities supported by accurate proposals and market‑level pricing insights.
- Lead high‑impact commercial engagement by collaborating with engineering and project teams for seamless handovers, representing the company with integrity across industry events and customer interactions, and consistently selling value‑based solutions that strengthen positioning and advance key project pursuits.
- Continuously assess market trends, customers, competitors, industries, applications, and country analyses to identify and realize opportunities with existing and potential new customers within the assigned region. Report to the Product Group and Local Business unit on market trends, product needs, competitive landscape, market‑pricing expectations, and conditions to win.
- Build and maintain strong relationships at all levels with key customers, stakeholders, and other decision makers. Ensure effective marketing communications of ABB’s value proposition. Agree with the local Division/Business Lines on the relevant metrics that the local Division/Business Line must report and focus on to ensure and grow customer satisfaction. Solicit support of ABB senior management for customer engagement whenever required.
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 with emphasis in engineering preferred with 10+ years of relevant business and product experience, OR associate’s degree and 12+ years of relevant business and product experience, OR high school diploma and 14+ years of relevant business and product experience.
- Solid understanding of ABB products and their applications – Large Motors (Induction and Synchronous) or similar experience with comparable product offerings by the competition.
- Highly skilled at developing and growing relationships, from factory level to C‑level.
- Comprehensive understanding of High Power Motors and Drives US market, including related customers and competition.
- Experience with Salesforce CRM and other sales software and tools.
- Previous leadership experiences in coaching and mentoring direct and indirect sales teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
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