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Regional Sales Manager HVACR - West

ABB · New Berlin, WI · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you influenced a market or a group of contractors beyond a single sale.

What they are checking: Whether they act as an industry influencer, which the posting calls out directly.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver hard news to a customer about delivery times or payment terms.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate commercial terms clearly and keep trust when the news is unwelcome.

This is remote with heavy travel. How do you keep yourself organized and accountable?

What they are checking: Whether they manage themselves well without daily oversight across a large region.

What would you do

Your territory runs from California to Alaska and Hawaii. How would you decide where to spend your time in the first six months?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize a huge territory by opportunity rather than trying to cover it evenly.

A channel partner is selling ABB and a competitor side by side and pushing whichever is cheaper. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn preference through training, support and value instead of only price.

ABB has a market separation strategy for HVAC drives. How would you handle conflict between two partners who both want the same project?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage channel conflict fairly and keep both partners committed.

About the work

How do you grow sales through tier-1 channel partners without being able to tell them what to do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand channel selling and how to earn partner focus through value and support.

What makes an HVAC drive different from a general purpose drive, and why does it matter to a commercial OEM?

What they are checking: Whether they understand HVAC-specific features like BACnet communication and fan and pump control.

How do you explain the energy savings of a VFD on an HVAC fan to a building owner?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a clear, credible savings case that drives demand from the end user.

How do you build a regional sales plan with partners, and how do you hold them to it?

What they are checking: Whether they create joint plans with real targets and follow up on them.

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The full job description

As published by 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: Vice President, HVACR Channel Sales __ The Regional Sales Manager (HVACR) is an experienced industry influencer who works to grow ABB’s market share regionally by managing dedicated tier-1 Channel Partners and Commercial OEM customers in support of ABB’s HVAC Drives product portfolio and market separation strategy. This challenging and rewarding role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to demonstrate superior demand motivation and earned influence while working in a market leading team environment. The work model for the role is: remote in the United States. There is a preference for the candidate to already be living in the territory which includes California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Alaska and/or Hawaii. This role supports ABB's Motion Drive Products division in New Berlin, WI. Your role and responsibilities: • Communicating to the customers about details related to delivery time, payments, and general terms and conditions, in line with ABB’s offering and strategy. • Ensuring efficient marketing activities and communicates value propositions to customers. • Identifying and driving the development of new market opportunities in the designated market. • Managing administrative procedures in sales processes and supports cash collection and project management activities, when needed. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Marketing/Sales or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience within a complex business environment selling products or solutions. • Extensive sales and VFD / HVACR application background. • Account management history of OEM, End User and Commercial Channel Partners in the HVACR industry. • Familiar with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software tool like SalesForce and PowerBI. • This role involves 30-50% travel domestically in the United States and requires a Valid US Driver's License. • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. 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. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is bonus eligible. ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees [excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more Health, Life & Disability • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus • Vision benefit • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid • Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay. • Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption • Employee discount program Retirement • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. 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.