Sales Specialist

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

ABB

4 Locations

On-site

Posted April 17, 2026

Job Description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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 SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank 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

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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