Area Sales Manager
The opportunity
We are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join Hitachi Energy's Transformers business in Vaasa. In this role, you will contribute to shaping the sales strategy and develop sales plans for your assigned area. You will work closely with local sales organizations to analyse customer needs, market trends, and relevant data from Hitachi Energy systems, turning insights into actionable sales initiatives.
This role will offer you to interact with our salespersons globally. You will participate in and/or lead global and local workshops related to improving products, systems and ways of working.
How you'll make an impact
- Communicating the value propositions of Hitachi Energy products, systems and services for transformers
- Supporting local sales organizations and customers in determining the most technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions
- Providing technical support in technical meetings, product presentations and negotiations
- Defining sales prices based on market prices and cost calculations
- Entering and maintaining sales and customer information into Hitachi Energy's sales tools and CRM systems
- Conducting review meetings for customer opportunities and kick-offs (handovers for projects that have been won)
- Providing after-sales support in resolving customers' issues and first-order analysis
Your background
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering or business administration
- A few years' experience in a relevant position
- Good skills with Microsoft Office applications. Skills with Salesforce is a plus.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Good written and spoken Finnish and Swedish skills are considered an advantage.
- Ideally you have basic knowledge of electrical systems, especially of transformers
More about us
Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by 14 August 2026. Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received, and the position will be filled and closed once a suitable candidate is identified. The recruitment process may, however, be slightly slower during the summer holiday period.
If you want to further discuss around the position or have questions, please contact Tommi Järvinen, Product Marketing Manager, tommi.jarvinen@hitachienergy.com
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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