Sales specialist

ABB is hiring a Sales specialist in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this sales role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include sales, hydropower and power systems.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Drive sales of products and systems in the hydropower sector, meeting quantitative targets and developing regional channels.

saleshydropowerpower-systemsbusiness-development

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:

Sales Manager

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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the sales of products/systems/services within a designated market/division, in line with the division strategy. Each day, you will achieve both qualitative and quantitative sales targets to ensure sustainable order growth, revenues, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying and developing new sales opportunities.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Engage in the sales and expansion of ABB excitation in hydropower.
Enhance the popularity and market share of ABB excitation in the hydropower industry.
Develop regional and industry channel distributors and partners.
Sales orders will be evaluated monthly, and one can work under sales pressure

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in electrical engineering, automation or related fields.
More than 3 years of sales experience in the power system. Familiarity with hydropower sales is preferred.
Good execution ability, communication skills and teamwork spirit.
Have a good command of English (CET-4 or above), and be fluent in English listening and speaking.
Have a good ability to learn products.
Adapt to frequent business trips.

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.

More about us

As a pivotal division within ABB Energy Industries, PAEN (Process Automation Energy Industries) leads the transformation of global energy and industrial sectors through cutting-edge automation, electrification, and digital solutions. We specialize in delivering integrated systems for process industries—spanning oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy—to optimize efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience. Our innovations, such as Ethernet-APL-enabled process automation platforms and AI-driven energy management systems, empower clients to achieve carbon neutrality and future-ready operations.

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How we rate this

Sales specialist at ABB rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Sales specialist is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on August 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

SalesHydropowerPower SystemsBusiness Development

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Pay

Typical sales job: $139k

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Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where sales was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hydropower was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where power systems was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where business development was part of your work. What did you do?

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