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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Local Business Line Manager, GI RA Japan

Your role and responsibilities

This is a sales position focused on proposing ABB's painting robots and peripheral solutions to manufacturers in non-automotive sectors, including industrial machinery, construction equipment, and plastic/resin products, with the goal of improving customers' productivity, quality, and workplace safety.
The role involves solution-based selling by leveraging ABB's latest globally available painting robots (e.g., IRB 5500), painting applicators (e.g., RB1000i-S), transfer efficiency improvement technologies, and painting line automation systems to address challenges at customer manufacturing sites.
Product Information: https://new.abb.com/products/robotics/ja/equipment-ecosystem/painting

The work model for the role is hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Solution Sales for Painting Applicators & Painting Robots
• Quotation, Specification Adjustment & Project Management
• Market Development & Customer Relationship Building
• Global Collaboration. Exchange information with overseas engineers and product teams

Qualifications for the role

• Graduation from a Technical College (Kosen) or higher
• Japanese: Language Proficiency: JLPT N1 level or equivalent
  English: Reading ability is mandatory. Reading and writing skills at a functional level
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a track record in sales
• Experience in a company Automation industry or system integrator.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE-TO-HAVE)

• Knowledge of painting equipment, painting robots, paints, and related painting machinery
• Sales experience with automation equipment (robots, PLCs, control systems, etc.)
• Experience in technical/engineering sales roles
• Familiarity with manufacturing process automation

More about us
ロボティクス | Robotics | ABB
https://new.abb.com/products/robotics/ja/equipment-ecosystem/painting

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