Territory Sales & Marketing Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Insulation and Components portfolio covers a wide range of transformer applications, from the small distribution transformers till the bigger power transformers. Our customers portfolio includes Transformer OEMs, components distributors, utilities as well as services companies. In order to support our operations in Europe, we are looking for an experienced Territory Sales and Marketing Manager who will manage a part of the DACH region, mainly the German market. The role can be based either in Germany or Switzerland.

How you will make an impact

• Will be responsible for Sales and Marketing of full I&C portfolio within allocated countries for 3rd party transformer OEMs. Also accountable for delivering OR budget for all applicable I&C factories, for direct customers and also end-customers
• Conduct technical trainings for all types of customers
• Liaise with our I&C factories globally in order that quotations and proper technical support are provided. Manage product customization projects.
• Liaise with Utilities in order to homologate and have approved I&C portfolio, clarify tender specifications
• Feed Market Intelligence to I&C factories, to our Global Product Group and to our local product managers
• Provide a regular forecast on OR per country for the full I&C portfolio
• Collaborate with Hitachi Energy Sales channels and also 3rd parties on Service projects
• Create synergies between I&C factories in order to increase sales volumes per project
• Support all promotional Marketing events in Europe organised by I&C Product line Marketing

• Degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical discipline, ideally Electrical or Mechanical engineering plus further qualification in business administration
• More than 10 years of experience in technical and international sales and marketing, supporting multiple products, customers and countries
• Market or product knowledge in the field of power transformers or distribution transformers insulation and components is essential
• Experience in business development, account management and cross-selling across systems, solutions, products and service categories
• Understanding of contract negotiation, risk management and commercial and legal terms
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, customer-focused. Ability to establish and manage long-term customer relationships. Excellent planning and organization skills
• Sound knowledge of MS Office and CRM, preferably Salesforce
• Business fluent in German and English, spoken and written, is a must. Any other European language skill is an advantage
• Be willing to travel for international business trips (up to 40%)

• You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow - we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
• We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
• Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us 'the place to be' and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package