Account Manager, Distributers and OEM customers

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
To meet the high demand and growth from the market we’re looking for an Account Manager to join the Sales & Marketing department Front End Sales in Hitachi Energy. You will be based in Västerås. Join us and become part of our winning team, where the culture is open and transparent and we all contribute to the team.
Your responsibilities
As an Account Manager you will be part of a sales team and have a clear customer responsibility for our Distributers and OEM customers, which includes overall responsibility for marketing, sales and budget for the selected customers
High ability to create, maintain and develop customer relationships is an essential part of your role which requires a very high level of social competence to succeed
Lead our team in clarification meetings and negotiations with customers
Lead the customer meetings and propose suitable technical solutions
High focus on customer care commitment and responsiveness
Technical involvement in for example digital solutions and new products

Your background
To succeed in this role, you have minimum 2 years’ experience with sales
Experience from product sales, especially for transformers, with high availability and quick customer service
Ability to have a quick technical and commercial dialogue
Ability to handle multiple quotes at the same time
It is an advantage if you hold a University Degree in Engineering
Proficiency in English and Swedish is required for this role
Good communication skills both oral and written
You act in a way that builds trust with your customers and have good understanding of their business thanks to your experience and social sills
You see yourself as a team player, with team management and leadership skills
You have experience of both Distributers and OEM sales

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 3. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting manager Jörgen Wingren, +46 107-38 56 28, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42, Unionen: Karin Boholm, +46 107-38 65 85, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 107-38 29 12. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Kirsi Lehto, Kirsi.lehto@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com