Market pay check
Matched to Sales workers
Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor wage information system (wage.go.kr), wage distribution by occupation.
What you'd do
- Drive sales of ABB automation products,systems,and services aligned with strategy and growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and key stakeholders.
- Identify,develop,and convert new business opportunities within the automation market.
What they want
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years sales experience in the industrial automation sector.
- Strong knowledge of automation products,technologies,and applications.
Seoulstart's read
- Visa tier (likely)
- F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6 holders welcome
- Korean language
- Native Korean fluency required
- English friendliness
- Medium: English JD, mixed-language workplace
- Context
- Strict native Korean proficiency requirement limits non-fluent applicants; Anyang manufacturing location demands extensive local OEM customer relationships.
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Original posting from ABB
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
Take your next step with ABB and help drive the future of industrial automation.
As a Sales Specialist within ABB's Machine Automation Division, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market presence, and building strong relationships with OEM customers across South Korea. You will play a key role in delivering sustainable business growth by promoting ABB's automation solutions and identifying new market opportunities.
The work model for the role is: hybrid # LI-hybrid
This role is contributing to the Machine Automation division in South Korea. Main stakeholders are in the OEM business.
You will be mainly accountable for
- Drive sales of ABB's automation products, systems, and services in line with business strategy and growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and key stakeholders.
- Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities within the automation market.
- Communicate ABB's value proposition and execute effective sales and marketing activities.
- Manage customer discussions related to quotations, pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
- Support sales administration, project coordination, and cash collection activities when required.
- Achieve sales targets while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and market share growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience within the industrial automation sector.
- Strong knowledge of automation products, technologies, and applications.
- Proven experience developing and executing successful commercial sales strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
- Self-motivated with excellent networking, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Native-level Korean language proficiency.
- Business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal.
You are a results-driven sales professional with a passion for industrial automation and a strong understanding of OEM customer needs. You thrive in a customer-facing environment, enjoy identifying new business opportunities, and are motivated by achieving ambitious growth targets while delivering exceptional customer value.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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