Area Sales Manager

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.
We are doing something unique in the power industry – our technology enables greater amounts of power to reach customers with minimal environmental impact. As pioneers and market leaders in the field we deliver groundbreaking technology to customers all over the world!
Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. Take the opportunity to become our Area Sales Manager and be part of a strong team of professionals at Grid Automation Systems, located in Västerås.
As a part of the global sales team, you will be working actively with your assigned customers, countries, and applications. You will promote our grid automation products and develop our market together with our colleagues globally.
Your responsibilities  
Drive sales volume and margin across Hitachi Energy’s AC portfolio
Prepare sales plan and lead sales projects together with Market Managers and tendering teams in selected countries
Lead and successfully conclude contract negotiations
Secure continuous pipeline growth in the Automation and Communication product market
Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service and knowledge of customer needs
Identify and develop new market opportunities in collaboration with the wider team
Identify new Partners for Automation and Communication Portfolio and implement Hitachi Energy Partner Program with them
Live Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people 

Your background 
An engineering degree in a related field (preferably electrical, electronic or computer science)
More than 2 years of experience in Sales
Basic knowledge and experience in system and solution sales in the field of electrification, renewables and energy storage markets
Fluency in English and any Scandinavian language are mandatory; Swedish will be highly valued
Current permit to work inside the European Union. Availability to travel to visit customers, mostly in the European Union (Focus on Hitachi Energy HUB Europe definition)
Proven ability to develop and manage customer relationships
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills

More about us 
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A global team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Welcome to apply before 14th of August. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better. 
More information: Recruiting Manager David Åkerman, +46 107-38 14 04, david.akerman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Sveriges Ingerjörer: Bo Almgren, +46 107-38 14 17, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75, renee.lundgren@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