Tariq Al-ageel

Product & Design manager ABB at ABB

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• My current job since July 2009

.Conduct market analysis for each product group and per segment (prices,
specifications, competition, etc)
􀁸 Communicate with ABB suppliers to make sure that price lists are in line with the
market price levels
􀁸 Communicate with ABB suppliers for technical issues, new products developments,
and special discounted offers
􀁸 Responsible for all marketing activities and tools (seminars, presentations, etc)
􀁸 Contact consultants during early design stage to influence ABB name and
specifications in tender documents
􀁸 Prequalify ABB, its products, and channels partners with ministries, utilities, etc
􀁸 Continuous assessment of panel builders in terms of technical capabilities and
capacity
􀁸 Set basic start up requirements for new panel builders (space, layout, man power,
technical know-how, machines, tools, etc)
􀁸 Continuous training for all sales staff, panel builders, customers, etc
􀁸 Technical support for sales staff and panel builders during all stages of the project
􀁸 Open new market opportunities and segments for sales staff to penetrate Work on
“Challenging Products” initiative: select new products within ABB portfolio and
set some action plans to promote them to the marketplace
􀁸 Identifying customer requirements, making models and prototypes of products.
􀁸 Using computer-assisted engineering and design software.
􀁸 Attending meetings on site.
􀁸 Preparation of Electrical procedures for installation test & commissioning.
􀁸 Reading electrical design specifications and technical drawings.
􀁸 Organizing routine servicing schedules.
􀁸 Making sure all electrical engineering projects are fit for purpose.
􀁸 Liaising with and monitoring third party contractors.
􀁸 Negotiating with suppliers and purchase items at optimum cost.
􀁸 Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to managers and
clients.