Sales & Marketing Specialist
The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Marketing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Service Sales Manager to generate opportunities, secure profitable sales, and deliver exceptional customer value. Your focus will be on Installed Base (IB) penetration and promoting the full-Service Product portfolio in collaboration with other service units. You will be building long-term customer relationships, respond quickly to their needs, and help shape innovative solutions. If you're motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to make a difference.
How you'll make an impact
- Preparing proposals, quotations, and competitive bids with accurate technical and commercial considerations.
- Driving proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer service portfolios.
- Evaluating client requirements, assess commercial terms, and propose techno-commercial solutions.
- Managing tendering process, pricing strategies, and risk reviews in coordination with Service Sales Manager.
- Maintaining project pipeline, forecasts, and documentation using Hitachi Energy tools.
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, respond promptly to issues, and act as voice of the customer internally.
- Identifying new market opportunities and develop strategic sales plans.
- Supporting marketing activities, product launches, and customer meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, HSE, and quality standards.
- Demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.
- You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Service sales, Estimation & Bids Proposals and strong customer relationship skills.
- Proven understanding of Hitachi Energy systems and products
- Experience working within the Energy sector
- Strong commercial, technical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently, with a strategic and result-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel across assigned countries as needed.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
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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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