Area Sales Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo.

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to join our team and lead our efforts in driving growth and customer satisfaction. Join our team as a dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a passion for both sales and marketing.

How you’ll make an impact

• Supervising tender management of the GIS product line and devising complete offers

• Functionally leading our global sales operations team and other relevant functions to ensure full consistency of the offers (technical and commercial)

• Leading the technical and commercial negotiations on behalf of the GIS factory

• Performing risk reviews and setting up cost calculations

• Teaming up with the High Voltage HUB Europe sales & marketing community to effectively position the GIS portfolio in Europe.

• Assuming responsibility for an allocated region as the primary contact person for all GIS sales-related questions

• Preparing production forecasts and providing support in preparing sales key figures (budget)

• Holding customer workshops, sales trainings, and participating in trade fairs

Your background

• Professional experience in technical sales, project management, product management, key account management or similar areas of expertise

• Degree (Bachelor/Master) in a technical/engineering discipline and, ideally further qualification in business administration

• Confidence on all customer levels and proven experience in the energy industry or manufacturing and/or system business (product know-how in the field of substations and/or switchgear desirable)

• Entrepreneurial mindset, assertiveness, and ability to convince.

• Understanding of customers and sales channels

• Outstanding leadership and communication skills

• Eager to develop yourself, support your peers, and our customers

• Availability to travel

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.