Global Sales Manager – Business Line Mining, Materials

ABB

Global Sales Manager leading the global sales function at ABB in Mining & Materials. Responsible for driving profitable growth and strategic account development.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global sales leadership and commercial strategy execution within the mining, cement, and battery materials industries. Proven ability to develop growth strategies, lead diverse teams, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Global Sales LeadershipCommercial Strategy ExecutionStrategic Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentCommercial ManagementGrowth Strategy DevelopmentMarket ExpansionNegotiationsBusiness Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

MiningCementBattery MaterialsProcess IndustriesAutomationElectrification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global sales function and serve as a member of the Business Line Management Team.
Define and execute the commercial strategy across all BL Mining & Materials businesses.
Drive profitable growth, strategic account development, market expansion and commercial excellence worldwide.
Work closely with business unit leaders, cluster managers and country sales organizations.
Shape ABB’s commercial success in the mining, cement and battery materials industries.
Develop and execute the global sales strategy, build and coach an international sales leadership team.
Ensure alignment between business priorities, customer needs and growth opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or a related field.
Significant experience in global sales leadership, business development or commercial management within mining, process industries, automation, electrification or related sectors.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing growth strategies across international markets.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience leading global and culturally diverse teams.
Excellent commercial acumen including strategic account management, negotiations and business planning.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior customer and business leaders.
Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy and future growth of a globally recognized business line.
Exposure to some of the world’s leading mining, cement and battery materials companies.
Ability to influence the sustainability transformation of heavy industry through electrification, automation and digitalization.
Global career opportunities within ABB.
A collaborative international environment focused on innovation, inclusion and continuous learning.