Proposals Specialist – Industrial / EPC / Data Center jobs in United States
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ABB · 16 hours ago

Proposals Specialist – Industrial / EPC / Data Center

ABB is a global technology leader driving sustainable and efficient solutions in electrification and automation. The Proposals Specialist will focus on the Industrial/EPC/Data Center market segment, responsible for developing complex proposals and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success and profitability.

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Responsibilities

Create clean, competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals for projects in the Commercial Contractor segment. Ensure alignment with ABB processes and focus on high-probability, high-profitability opportunities
Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales Managers/Reps to guide proposal strategy and maintain clear, concise communication across Electrification Products U.S
Organize and participate in Project Strategy and Risk Meetings to align on key priorities and ensure project success. Take initiative to surface challenges early and collaborate across teams to find solutions. Approach each opportunity with commercial intensity—advocating for customer needs while balancing strategic business objectives
Seek out training, resources, and mentorship to support ongoing development. Collaborate with project management to ensure that awarded projects are executable and profitable from the start

Qualification

Electrical distribution systemsABB product portfolioProposal developmentSales experienceProject quotationsDigital tools proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required, preferably in Engineering / STEM
Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems, including ABB's product portfolio, industry design standards, and configuration tools (e.g., ABB Empower)
At least 5 years of experience in the electrical distribution or a related industry, with a minimum of 3 years focused on sales and project quotations
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to build relationships and lead cross-functional collaboration
Proficiency in digital tools for remote work and organization, such as Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms
Must have current authorization to work in the United States for ABB; visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Company

ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$548.55M
Key Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Morten Wierod
CEO
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Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
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