Service Sales Specialist

The opportunity

As a Sales Specialist, you will drive sales of the Service team focusing on volume, mix, and profitability targets. You will build strong customer relationships, identify new market opportunities, and ensure a seamless sales process aligned with Hitachi Energy's strategy.

Your responsibilities:

• Sales & Profitability: Assist in driving sales by promoting service products, ensuring optimal volume and profitability.
• Customer Engagement: Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions for a positive experience.
• Sales Planning: Create and manage sales plans using internal tools; monitor progress and implement recovery strategies when needed.
• Value Creation: Use effective sales techniques to ensure successful deals, aligning proposals with company offerings and terms.
• Marketing & Promotion: Support marketing efforts and communicate value propositions effectively to customers.
• Market Development: Identify and pursue new market opportunities, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Sales Administration: Handle administrative tasks, support collections, and assist with project management as required.
• Offer Management: Prepare competitive offers in coordination with internal teams, ensuring technical and financial accuracy.

• Your background Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or suitable relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in electrical industry and front-end roles within the Service market, including sales or sales management.
• Strong technical foundation with a degree or relevant qualification; deep knowledge of the electrical industry, customer segments, and Hitachi Energy's offerings.
• Skilled in managing multiple quotes simultaneously, with a focus on customer communication and timely updates.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client-focused solutions, drive new business creatively, and deliver results in a competitive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, negotiation, presentation, and both verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a results-driven setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce; capable of motivating and delegating within a team to execute tasks effectively.
• Full clean Irish Drivers license