Sales Engineer - Fluent French (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 matter of course – 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.

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Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will spend about 80% of your time on-site with our customers. There, you acquire new business partners and sustainably expand existing relationships. With your technical know-how and sales experience, you understand the needs of our customers and present them the added value of our electric motors and frequency converters (low voltage and medium voltage).

As a key player (m/f/d) for our growth in the drive technology sector, you convince through competent advice and clear value proposition – from energy efficiency to reducing CO₂ emissions. Your goal is solutions that not only convince technically but also contribute to a greener industry.

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

You are mainly responsible for:

• Customer Acquisition & Support: You spend 80% of your time on-site with customers – identifying new business opportunities and developing existing customer relationships.

• Technical Consulting: You advise customers on electric motors and frequency converters (LV & MV) and present solutions that meet their requirements.

• Value Communication: You convince customers of the benefits of our products – from energy efficiency to reducing CO₂ emissions.

• Relationship Management: You build trust, identify the right contacts, and strategically position our solutions.

• Market & Trend Understanding: You monitor developments in drive technology and contribute innovative ideas.

Your Profile

• Completed studies or training in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of experience in sales as well as with electric motors and frequency converters (LV & MV).

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

• High willingness to travel (80% field service).

• Interest in energy efficiency and sustainable solutions.

• Fluent German and French skills.

We Offer

• An exciting sales role with great scope for design.

• Access to innovative products and solutions in the motion sector.

• 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 the impact our industrial solutions have worldwide.