Marketing Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Your role and responsibilities:

As the Senior Product Marketing Specialist Indoor Products, you will have the opportunity to implement product marketing strategies in line with global product strategy in assigned area to meet business objectives as well as offering deep, technical support to both our customers (OEMs, Panel Builders, Distributors) and your peers in the Product Marketing team. Each day, you will implement marketing activities and support Sales Organization by bringing a strong background and knowledge of industry and products. You will also showcase your Electrification Industry expertise by driving sales efficiency by providing appropriate product knowledge information and training regarding our Distribution Solutions product offerings. This role will specifically support in preparation of technical documentation, support tools and coordination of R&D activities for the MV Switch Gear components targeting customers in OEMs, Distributors, and Panel Builders. The Sr Product Marketing Specialist brings a unique blend of marketing, sales, and technical product knowledge to the table each day, and makes a large impact on the team around them.

The ideal candidate would be located in Cary, NC or Lake Mary, FL and work a hybrid-remote schedule out of our offices in those locations - however we are also open to remote candidates located in the US. This role will require approximately 30 - 50% travel.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Implementing the product marketing strategy targeting primarily OEMs, including defining and communicating switchgear product value propositions and product positioning in accordance with the global product marketing strategy.

• Achieving product marketing targets and budgets by overseeing progress regularly and defining and implementing improvement plans as needed.

• Providing product and technical support to the Sales Team and peers in the Product Marketing group. Facilitates knowledge sharing and cross-collaboration.

• Executing annual marketing plan in collaboration with relevant division and/or product groups.

• Developing business plans focused on driving business development for a defined market.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering strongly preferred. Candidates with other STEM degrees will be considered.

• 10+ years of experience in MV electrical distribution and industry business

• MV switchgear and R&D/product management experience required

• Product specific knowledge of ADVANCE Switchgear or equivalent required

• Previous experience with Medium Voltage Special application products (Generator breakers, Capacitor switches, arc eliminating devices) and/or Relays is a plus

• Previous work with Solidworks, CATIA, Autocad and other R&D software tools

• Ability to travel an estimated 30-50%

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

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.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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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 eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

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