Product Specialist

ABB•Fort Smith, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Global Business Line Leader - Material Movement & Specialty Solutions __ The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite Your role and responsibilities: As the Product Specialist for the Material Movement & Specialty Solutions Business Line, you’ll work closely with local sales managers, end customers and global product teams to drive the long-term profitable growth of the Motion NEMA Motors division’s product portfolio in the US. A very good understanding of AC Motors together with domain and market know-how are essential to be successful in this role and to leverage the full potential of the product to successfully meet customer needs 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. You will be mainly accountable for: Define and deliver optimal technical solutions by translating customer requirements into clear scope, specifications, and value propositions. Drive customer acquisition and order intake in collaboration with sales and global product management, ensuring successful project conversion. Own technical solution continuity by ensuring seamless handover to engineering and maintaining accountability for solution integrity and cost throughout execution. Strengthen market position through customer engagement and insights by building strong relationships, supporting marketing activities, and identifying trends, gaps, and product improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred) and 6+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment OR Associate’s Degree and 8+ years experience, overseeing multiple products and working hand in hand with roles in Engineering, R&D and Technical Sales.
Solid knowledge of medium to low voltage AC Motors and applications associated – Preferred.
Good networking skills, ability to lead by influence with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
Skilled in managing complex customer relationships and effectively resolving escalations.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of medium to low voltage AC Motors and applications associated

Responsibilities

Define and deliver optimal technical solutions by translating customer requirements into clear scope, specifications, and value propositions.
Drive customer acquisition and order intake in collaboration with sales and global product management, ensuring successful project conversion.
Own technical solution continuity by ensuring seamless handover to engineering and maintaining accountability for solution integrity and cost throughout execution.
Strengthen market position through customer engagement and insights by building strong relationships, supporting marketing activities, and identifying trends, gaps, and product improvement opportunities.

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
Paid Parental Leave
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.