Area Sales Manager

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Hitachi Energy is looking for an Area Sales Manager for the unit High Voltage Breakers & Modules located in Ludvika, Sweden. The unit has responsibility for the development, design, production, and sales of Hitachi Energy High Voltage Breakers within Europe. Through the years, our circuit breakers have acquired a reputation for high reliability and long life in all climates and in all parts of the world.
As an Area Sales Manager at Hitachi Energy, you will be part of a multicultural team of professionals. You will work with technical and commercial tendering of HV Circuit Breakers for our customers within your assigned region in Europe. 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. Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
Your responsibilities
Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships to understand customer needs and aligns to provide product solutions.
Handles quotation requests from customers, configures products and prepares offers that fulfill customer requirements.
Promotes Hitachi Energy’s products to customers by delivering webinars, seminars, and presentations.
Ensures a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
Collaborates with Front-End Sales teams and account managers, provides guidance on product related queries, and acts as an ambassador of our pioneering technologies.
Conducts risk mitigation, evaluates market conditions, gathers market intelligence, prepares market plans, sales forecasts, and reports.
Increases existing sales by implementing sales strategies and explores to develop new business opportunities and continuously improves processes.

Your background
B.Sc. or higher degree in business, engineering, or another related field.
Previous experience in complex sales within the energy industry, or related job experience is a plus.
Self-motivated and dedicated team player with strong work ethics, results oriented working style, open collaboration, and customer focused.
Willing to travel frequently for customer visits.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish language and other European languages are considered advantageous.

More about us
Last day to send in your application is 28th of April. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.
Recruiting manager Erkin Kucukkaragoz, +46 724-53 65 23, erkin.kucukkaragoz@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46-107 38 25 17; Unionen: Johan Frisk, +46 41107-38 39 68; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@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 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com