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This Position reports to:
Sales Manager

Do you want to use your technical expertise to truly help customers move forward? At ABB, you'll have the opportunity to advise, build customer solutions, and make an impact in an international high‑tech environment.

As an Application Sales Specialist, you are the technical backbone of our sales organization. You translate complex technical applications into smart, feasible, and future‑proof solutions for customers in industry and machine building.

This is a role with variety, autonomy, and a strong team spirit.

About the Role

Due to the growth of our team, we are looking for an Application Sales Specialist to support our PLC and low‑voltage drive solutions. You work closely with account managers, system integrators, and OEMs to develop the best automation solutions.

Important addition:
➡️ During the first 6 months, you will mainly work from the back office.
You will support the team with handling inquiries, technical questions, and configurations while completing an extensive onboarding and training program. This allows you to thoroughly understand our products, processes, and customers before visiting them independently.

You will join a professional team of six colleagues, where openness, down‑to‑earth teamwork, and a friendly atmosphere are central - and where everyone contributes to shared success.

What You Will Do

• Support sales during the pre‑sales and sales phases: from clarifying customer needs to technical configuration.
• Translate technical applications and customer challenges into suitable ABB solutions.
• Perform technical calculations, selections, and recommendations for PLCs and drives.
• Advise customers and system integrators across various industrial sectors.
• Collaborate closely with sales, service, product management, and engineering teams.
• Stay up to date with market developments and technological innovations.
• Visit customers and regularly come to the office for team meetings, knowledge sharing, and customer discussions.
• Focus on back‑office tasks and training during the first six months before moving into a more external-facing role.

⭐ Why This Role Is Interesting

• You work with unique, high‑quality electrotechnical products - not a standard portfolio.
• Wide variety of products, projects, and customers.
• Regular contact with international customers and colleagues.
• Work at a global technology leader and market leader in automation and drives.
• Freedom to operate with a manager who supports where needed and values independent professionals.
• Strong opportunities for both technical and commercial development.

Your Profile

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Have a bachelor-level working/thinking background - Electrical Engineering is a strong plus.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in technical sales or technical support within the electrotechnical sector.
• Have electrical engineering knowledge (required).
• Have knowledge of PLCs or drives, or are eager to learn quickly (nice to have).
• Understand how technical applications work within industrial environments.
• Work decisively, honestly, and solution‑oriented.
• Enjoy teamwork but can also communicate independently with customers.
• Communicate well in Dutch and English.

What We Offer

• A role at a global market leader in industrial automation.
• Excellent salary according to the Metalektro collective labor agreement, aligned with experience (Job Grade 14).
• Company car, laptop, phone, and all necessary tools.
• Hybrid working: from home, at customer sites, and at the office.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days.
• Bonus plan + 13th month.
• Training and development programs via ABB University (technical & personal).
• Sports reimbursement, bicycle plan, and participation in the ABB share program.
• An open, people-focused team culture with experienced professionals.

Career Opportunities

This role provides a strong foundation for further development, such as:

• Team Lead Service & Support
• Senior Application Specialist
• Product Specialist / Product Manager

Ready for Your Next Step?

Apply via new.abb.com/benelux/carrieres.

Questions? Feel free to contact:
Xavier Lie-A-Tjam - Talent Partner
+31 6 21 897862
✉️ xavier.lie-a-tjam@nl.abb.com

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