EL Product Marketing Specialist | ABB
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
This high-RPM technical role drives market expansion by managing specialized product data and deliver 100% compliant electrification solutions. Utilizing Salesforce for pipeline management and SAP for commercial integration, the specialist ensures the integrity of the product lifecycle. Their leadership mitigates operational risk by providing data-driven technical insights and leveraging insights to optimize product positioning and drive regional commercial performance in the engineering sector.
Your role and responsibilities
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to implement product marketing strategies in line with global product strategy in assigned area to meet business objectives.
- Each day, you will implement marketing activities and support Sales organization in driving sales and services for respective products. You will also showcase your expertise by driving sales efficiency by providing appropriate product knowledge information and training.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Implements the product marketing strategy in the assigned area/segment, including defining and communicating product value propositions and product positioning in accordance with the global product marketing strategy.
- Achieves product marketing targets and budgets by overseeing progress regularly and defining and implementing improvement plans as needed.
- Focuses on achievement of orders and drives continuous improvement in the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
- Executes annual marketing plan in collaboration with relevant division and/or product groups.
- Develops business plans focused on driving business development for a defined market.
- Coordinates market analyses with the Sales team and defines appropriate forecasts and plans related to product marketing.
- Evaluates and shares customer research, market conditions, and competitor data.
- Oversees the sales execution for assigned products by providing relevant materials and guidance to the Sales team(s).
- Drives sales efficiency by providing appropriate product knowledge information and training (both technical and sales) to each salesperson.
- Ensure products are competitively priced and that required margin targets are achieved and maintained
- Ensure internal and external training with customers are conducted on a regular basis
Qualifications for the role
- BTech/ BEng Electrical Engineering
- 2 to 5 years relevant experience
- Experienced in industrial digital communication protocols
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Electrical Engineering or Marketing is mandatory, with growth supported by mastering technical sales and industrial automation. Career progression leads toward Product Manager or Business Unit Head roles within the global engineering sector. Participating in specialized bootcamps in AI-driven marketing and obtaining advanced certifications through professional platforms provides a path to senior roles in global tech firms.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R45,000 to R82,000, reflecting the high technical and commercial demand in the engineering sector. High-income specialists should utilize private wealth management services and offshore investment portfolios to manage their capital effectively.
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