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Sales jobs at ABB in manufacturing cover industrial automation, power systems, and electrification solutions, requiring technical fluency alongside commercial skills. ABB has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Sales professionals, making it a realistic target if you're navigating H-1B visa or employment-based green card pathways.
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This position reports to:
Regional Vice President - Midwest
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At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values of care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, help empower customers and partners to create sustainable solutions.
Sales Development Leader (SDL)
The SDL is responsible for driving district-wide growth execution across Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, & Kansas. The SDL serves as the district's growth catalyst by identifying ecosystem opportunities, accelerating pull-through demand, deploying growth initiatives, improving strategic opportunity visibility, and developing agency sales capabilities. The SDL works closely with Agency Sales Teams, Agency RVPs, Industrial Sales Specialists (ISS), Market Development Managers (MDMs), and District Leadership to ensure ABB growth strategies are translated into measurable business results. This role does not own territory management, revenue forecasting, customer account ownership, distributor management, or technical specification development. Instead, the SDL focuses on creating future growth by improving opportunity creation, ecosystem engagement, share gain initiatives, and strategic market execution.
Position Purpose
The SDL's primary mission is:
- Create future distributor revenue by developing pull-through demand across the project ecosystem and improving growth execution throughout the district.
- The SDL supports growth within the following strategic market segments:
- Data Centers
- Water, Wastewater & Infrastructure
- Semiconductor
- OEMs and Panel Builders
- Power Generation
While this is a remote position, candidates must be located in the territory.
Your Responsibilities:
- Drives district growth by identifying strategic opportunities, mapping market activity, and developing plans to increase ABB market share and sales.
- Leads strategic opportunity management by uncovering major projects early, coordinating pursuit strategies, tracking progress, and removing barriers to success.
- Partners with and coaches agency sales teams to strengthen opportunity creation, ecosystem engagement, and execution of growth initiatives.
- Executes channel growth programs focused on share gain, distributor expansion, competitive conversions, product adoption, and stocking growth.
- Collaborates across ABB teams, agencies, market development managers, and sales specialists to align resources and deliver district growth priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, preferred. Candidates without a degree and commensurate experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial sales, channel development, business development, strategic growth, or related commercial leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success working through indirect sales channels.
- Experience developing growth initiatives and strategic market programs.
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
- Experience working with manufacturers' representative organizations.
- Experience within Data Centers, Water/Wastewater & Infrastructure, Semiconductor, Power Generation, OEM, or Panel Builder markets.
- Experience developing distributor growth strategies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional growth initiatives.
- Strong understanding of pull-through sales models and channel ecosystems.
- Ability to travel throughout the district, approximately 50% as needed.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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:
Regional Vice President - Midwest
Take your next career step at ABB
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values of care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, help empower customers and partners to create sustainable solutions.
Sales Development Leader (SDL)
The SDL is responsible for driving district-wide growth execution across Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, & Kansas. The SDL serves as the district's growth catalyst by identifying ecosystem opportunities, accelerating pull-through demand, deploying growth initiatives, improving strategic opportunity visibility, and developing agency sales capabilities. The SDL works closely with Agency Sales Teams, Agency RVPs, Industrial Sales Specialists (ISS), Market Development Managers (MDMs), and District Leadership to ensure ABB growth strategies are translated into measurable business results. This role does not own territory management, revenue forecasting, customer account ownership, distributor management, or technical specification development. Instead, the SDL focuses on creating future growth by improving opportunity creation, ecosystem engagement, share gain initiatives, and strategic market execution.
Position Purpose
The SDL's primary mission is:
- Create future distributor revenue by developing pull-through demand across the project ecosystem and improving growth execution throughout the district.
- The SDL supports growth within the following strategic market segments:
- Data Centers
- Water, Wastewater & Infrastructure
- Semiconductor
- OEMs and Panel Builders
- Power Generation
While this is a remote position, candidates must be located in the territory.
Your Responsibilities:
- Drives district growth by identifying strategic opportunities, mapping market activity, and developing plans to increase ABB market share and sales.
- Leads strategic opportunity management by uncovering major projects early, coordinating pursuit strategies, tracking progress, and removing barriers to success.
- Partners with and coaches agency sales teams to strengthen opportunity creation, ecosystem engagement, and execution of growth initiatives.
- Executes channel growth programs focused on share gain, distributor expansion, competitive conversions, product adoption, and stocking growth.
- Collaborates across ABB teams, agencies, market development managers, and sales specialists to align resources and deliver district growth priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, preferred. Candidates without a degree and commensurate experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial sales, channel development, business development, strategic growth, or related commercial leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success working through indirect sales channels.
- Experience developing growth initiatives and strategic market programs.
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
- Experience working with manufacturers' representative organizations.
- Experience within Data Centers, Water/Wastewater & Infrastructure, Semiconductor, Power Generation, OEM, or Panel Builder markets.
- Experience developing distributor growth strategies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional growth initiatives.
- Strong understanding of pull-through sales models and channel ecosystems.
- Ability to travel throughout the district, approximately 50% as needed.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Sales Jobs at ABB
Position Your Technical Sales Background Clearly
ABB Sales roles in manufacturing often require domain knowledge in automation, drives, or power systems. Frame your resume around specific product categories you've sold, not just revenue figures, so hiring managers can assess specialty occupation fit immediately.
Target Roles with LCA-Eligible Job Codes
ABB files Labor Condition Applications through DOL before H-1B petitions can move forward. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure database for ABB's previously certified LCA job titles in Sales to identify the exact role classifications that have cleared the wage and attestation requirements before.
Browse Verified Sponsorship Roles on Migrate Mate
Not every ABB Sales posting signals visa sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to filter ABB openings confirmed to sponsor, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring conversation rather than something you're introducing cold.
Raise Sponsorship Before the Offer Stage
ABB's hiring process for Sales roles can involve multiple interview rounds with regional managers and HR. Confirm sponsorship eligibility during the second interview, not after an offer, so legal review and LCA filing timelines don't delay your intended start date.
Align Your Start Date with H-1B Cap Deadlines
If you're subject to the H-1B annual cap, ABB must submit your petition during the March registration window for an October 1 start. Factor this into your negotiation timeline so both you and the recruiter understand the earliest realistic employment date.
Build a Specialty Occupation File for Sales
USCIS scrutinizes Sales roles more heavily than engineering positions when assessing specialty occupation status. Document that your role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, such as electrical engineering or industrial technology, and that a generalist degree alone does not qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ABB sponsor H-1B visas for Sales?
Yes, ABB sponsors H-1B visas for Sales roles, particularly where the position requires technical expertise in areas like industrial automation, power systems, or electrification. Because USCIS requires Sales roles to meet specialty occupation standards, ABB typically hires for positions where a degree in a specific technical or engineering field is a genuine requirement, not just a preference.
How do I apply for Sales jobs at ABB?
Apply directly through ABB's careers portal and filter by Sales and your target region. For a more targeted approach, Migrate Mate lists ABB Sales openings where visa sponsorship has been confirmed, which helps you prioritize roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring plan. Tailor your application to highlight technical product knowledge relevant to ABB's manufacturing segments.
Which visa types does ABB commonly use for Sales professionals?
ABB most commonly sponsors H-1B visas for Sales roles requiring a specialty occupation background. For longer-term pathways, ABB also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, which typically begins after you've established yourself in the role. The EB-3 path often involves PERM labor certification through DOL, which ABB initiates on your behalf.
What qualifications does ABB expect for sponsored Sales roles?
ABB's sponsored Sales positions in manufacturing typically require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, combined with demonstrated experience selling complex industrial products or solutions. Familiarity with ABB's product lines, such as drives, robotics, or grid solutions, strengthens your candidacy and supports the specialty occupation argument USCIS requires.
How do I plan my timeline if ABB sponsors my H-1B for a Sales role?
If you're cap-subject, ABB must register you in USCIS's H-1B lottery in March, with employment starting no earlier than October 1. From offer acceptance to work authorization, the process spans roughly six to eight months. If you're transferring from another employer on an existing H-1B, ABB can file a transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.