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SALES MANAGER, ABIDJAN

As a Sales Manager, you will be part of Power Systems Division and the Network Management Business Unit based at Abijan. ABB’s Network Management Business Unit offers a wide range of solutions and services for the power generation industry. It is recognized as the largest independent system integrator for instrumentation, control and electrical systems – with the ability to supply everything from a single source. Our solutions have been used in more than 4,000 power plants all over the world, ranging from small hydro plants to large fossil-fired plants.

Tasks:

As a Sales Manager your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Drive growth areas (geographical/segment/channels), growth strategies, and market approach
• Sales of products and systems within the three system groups.
• Coordinate activities with the local ABB organization. 
• Influence decisions that have major impact on region’s sales, market share, and financial results.
• Advises customers, including senior management, on ABB’s capabilities, technology, and applications for products and systems. 
• Work with customers and ABB experts to resolve complex technical and business issues.
• Make country wise plans how to increase business opportunities. 
• Establish, build and maintain long-term customer relationships to increase market penetration and decrease Company risks.
• Take an active role in business development, for his/her territory. 
• Engage in and leverage relationships, both internally and externally, to promote mutually beneficial partnerships
• Forecast, track, report and manage country wise objectives to ensure results are achieved
• Individual contributor, no direct reports.

Requirements:

Ideally you'll hold Masters or Bachelor Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience sales and fluency in both spoken & written English & French language is a must.

Additional information:

If you require any further information about the position, please contact us on: careers@ng.abb.com

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