Global Segment Manager, HVACR – Motion Drive Products (Location: Europe​/Asia)

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 Head of Sales__ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient, decarbonizing and circular solutions for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors and services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety and reliability.

To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries learn and improve every day. go.abb/motion

Location This role is open globally, with preferred locations in Helsinki (Finland), Mannheim (Germany), Singapore, and Sesto San Giovanni (Italy). Candidates based outside these locations will also be carefully considered. The work model is hybrid #LI-hybrid.

Are you an experienced industry influencer ready to drive global growth? We are seeking a Global Segment Manager, HVACR to expand our market share by building and leading dedicated sales organizations  this role, you'll focus on driving business growth globally in support of ABB's HVACR Drives product portfolio. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to demonstrate superior sales leadership, while working with a global leader in the HVACR business.

Reports to:

Division Head of Sales, Motion Drive Products

Key Responsibilities Demonstrate significant domain expertise in HVACR go-to-market trends and standards across main markets

Define, plan, and implement profitable growth strategies with HVAC Channel and Strategy teams

Quantify and validate served and available markets and associated trends

Ensure future product requirements and trends are identified and understood in the organization

Build relationships with regional and country leadership to secure mutually agreeable investment in HVAC-specific activities and resources

Identify and prioritize major accounts and opportunities in the segment

Uphold ethical standards and company policy compliance

Foster a customer-centric environment that embraces customer needs

Communicate customer needs to appropriate leadership for region-specific products or application variants

Lead preparation and delivery of marketing activities

Support trade shows and industry associations as needed

Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations

Qualifications8+ years of relevant experience in a complex B2B environment selling products or solutions

Extensive sales and HVACR application background

Proven sales leadership experience

Demonstrated ability to sell technical solutions and services

Account management history with OEMs and Channel Partners in the HVAC industry

Ability to lead, influence, mentor, and guide sales professionals across regions and countries

Strong understanding of customer needs with excellent presentation skills

Fluent English (spoken and written) with strong communication abilities

Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, PowerBI)
Willingness to travel internationally ( 30%)What’s in it for you?  We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Call to action Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#Runwhatrunstheworld This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout…