ABB

Sales Specialist Energy Efficiency & Data Centers

Join ABB in Rotterdam as a Sales Specialist focusing on energy efficiency for industry and data centers. This role supports clients in optimizing processes and reducing energy use through consultative sales. Benefit from a service-oriented environment and contribute to sustainable solutions without travel requirements.
ABB
ABB
Rotterdam, the Netherlands On-site Full time UTC+01:00

ABB

Company Overview

ABB Ltd

Oslo, Norway

1988

Approximately 160,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of €17 billion in FY 2023 (source: abb.com).

What They Do

ABB Ltd is a Swedish-Swiss multinational electrical engineering corporation that specializes in electrification, automation, and digitalization. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions in the fields of renewable energy, power conversion, grid integration, and energy storage. Their extensive product portfolio includes solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, and various electrical components essential for modern energy systems. Target markets for ABB encompass utilities, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), data centers, and industrial sites, among others, ensuring a broad reach across multiple sectors (source: electrification.us.abb.com).

Projects & Track Record

ABB has a rich history of notable projects that showcase its expertise in the energy sector. Among these is an offshore wind collection system featuring three substations with a total capacity of 300 MW, which includes 125 km of offshore subsea cabling and 75 km of onshore transmission utilizing HVDC technology (source: windsystemsmag.com). Additionally, ABB has completed a 500 MW gas-fired power and desalination plant in Abu Dhabi, which produces 8 million gallons of water daily, and a 280 MW facility on Muharraq Island, Bahrain, generating 30 million gallons of desalinated water each day (source: abb.com). These projects highlight ABB's commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions across various regions.

Recent Developments

In recent years, ABB has made significant strides in enhancing its service offerings, particularly with the launch of Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service (BESS-as-a-Service) in May 2025. This innovative model allows industries to access energy storage solutions without upfront capital expenditure, aligning with the International Energy Agency's forecast for commercial and industrial storage growth (source: altenergymag.com). Furthermore, ABB's acquisition of Eve Systems in June 2023 has bolstered its capabilities in smart home automation, showcasing its commitment to integrating advanced technologies into its product offerings (source: wikipedia.org). These developments reflect ABB's strategic focus on innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.

Working There

ABB offers a diverse range of career opportunities across its four main divisions: Electrification, Motion, Process Automation, and Robotics & Discrete Automation. The company actively seeks professionals in engineering, project management, service operations, and research and development, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy technologies. With a global presence in over 100 countries, including active hiring in Oslo, Norway, ABB fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing high-performance teams dedicated to customer success (source: abb.com). Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development and global mobility, reflecting ABB's commitment to nurturing talent and driving growth in the renewable energy sector.


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Job Description

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: Service Sales Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this field-based sales role, you help customers become more reliable, smarter, and more efficient in their processes-topics that are higher on the agenda than ever before. You support clients in operating as efficiently as possible.

As a Sales Specialist, you engage with existing customers in industry and data centers to understand their situation. You identify opportunities for optimization and advise on the application of ABB's portfolio and energy-efficient solutions.

You operate in a market where demand already exists. The challenge lies in asking the right questions, recognizing opportunities, and translating customer needs into concrete solutions from the ABB portfolio. Instead of focusing on product sales, you adopt a service-oriented approach through projects and consultative discussions. You help customers gain insights into their processes and energy usage, demonstrating how ABB can support them in reducing consumption, costs, and impact.

Take on the challenge

  • Drive growth by identifying and developing opportunities related to Energy Efficiency across various markets.
  • Build trust by acting as an advisor and guiding customers through complex challenges related to reliability, energy consumption, sustainability, and scalability.
  • Identify opportunities by actively probing and translating customer ...

Job location

3068AX ROTTERDAM, Greater Rotterdam - Netherlands

Requirements

Experience

(60 months)

(60 months)

Education level

Bachelor or equivalent level

Travel required

This job does not involve travel requirements

Remuneration

Salary From Up to (Initial rate of compensation)

How to apply

CV with attached letter,Online application form,Telephone Contact - Jacqueline Pereboom George Hintzenweg 81 3068AX ROTTERDAM, Greater Rotterdam - Netherlands Tel.: +31104078214 Email: [email protected] Web: https://energyjobsearch.com/jobs/sales-or-business-development-or-account-management-jobs/1354586

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About the role

June 7, 2026

Full time

Company

June 7, 2026

On-site

Energy Storage , Smart Grid

ABB

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  •  Rotterdam, the Netherlands

5 years

UTC+01:00