Business Development Manager – Mining and Aggregates (VFDs)

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: Segment Director, Food & Beverage __ In this role you will be responsible for business development and new business growth for ABB Drives division with activities to include brand and product acceptance, coordination/partnership with Channel Sales, Channel Programs and our OEM Team, leading sub-segment strategy execution and defining go-to market approaches in Motion Drive Products in the United States.

This role is supporting ABB’s Motion Drive Products Division in New Berlin, WI. The selected candidate may be remote, residing in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, Or Michigan with 70% travel across the United States. Your role and responsibilities: Generate brand and product acceptance of ABB Low Voltage Drives, PLC, and HMI products through AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements) at associated end-user Mining and Aggregates customers and production facilities.

Close coordination with Channel Sales, Channel Program and OEM Team peers to create and support Mining and Aggregates industry programs to drive strategic engagement with aligned Channel Partners. Through a disciplined sales process, documenting customer stakeholders, buying behaviors (local authority vs. CAPEX/project approval process), corporate initiatives (respective areas of focus within their business regarding applications), understanding of incumbent brand preferences as the specific value pertains to their organization.

Clearly communicating attack vectors through product positioning to execute on ABB placement within AVL (authorized vendor lists) and FA (Frame agreements). Leverage knowledge of Mining and Aggregates industry trends and customers need to develop and deliver compelling value propositions. Leading execution sub-segment strategy and defining go-to-market approaches to achieve the Mining and Aggregates industry segment goals.

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 and 8 years of experience, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience or High School Diploma and 12+ years of experience with capital assist sales in the industrial Mining and Aggregates industry In-depth knowledge and expertise in various mining industrial equipment applications such as conveyors, crushers, apron/belt/vibrating/wobbler and grizzly feeders, screens & mineral sizers, grinding mills, dust collection systems, bucket elevators, hoists/winches, stackers/reclaimers, compressors, pumps, fans, coolers & preheaters and adjacent equipment and processes required.

Demonstrated success in assessing and analyzing customer need and projected requirements and providing application solutions through interpreting, translating, and explaining detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated success in achieving AVL product specification from customers by providing application solutions for Mining and Aggregates industry segments. Demonstrated experience in establishing and using reverse funnel to calculate quarterly and annual goals and targets.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Salesforce.com use, experience, credentials, skills, exposure. This role requires 70% travel across the continental united states, thus requiring a valid, US Driver’s License. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure s