Area Sales Manager

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0045027

Date Posted:
2024-07-11

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:
The opportunity
Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. As an Area Sales Manager, you will be part of a multicultural and international team of professionals at High Voltage Circuit Breakers in Ludvika, Sweden. You’ll engage with HVDC and FACTS large-scale infrastructure projects globally and contribute to delivering our product solutions. We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with. 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!

How you´ll make an impact

• Manage factory sales for global HVDC and/or FACTS projects.
• Maintain effective customer relationships to understand both HVDC/FACTS and customer needs to offer tailored product solutions.
• Handle customer quotation requests, configure products, and prepare offers that meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other factory departments, including order processing, design, and planning.
• Promote Hitachi Energy’s products through webinars, seminars, and presentations.
• Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with sales channels, provide guidance on product-related queries, and act as an ambassador of our pioneering technologies.
• Conduct risk mitigation, evaluate market conditions, gather market intelligence, and prepare market plans, sales forecasts, and reports.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Your background

• B.Sc. or higher degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in technical sales within the energy industry is a plus, though related experience in engineering, design, etc., is also valued.
• Strong interest in technical knowledge of the products.
• Structured and organized, with a proven ability to take ownership of the projects and see them through to completion.
• Self-motivated and dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Willing to travel for customer visits.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Additional information
Last day to send in your application is January 21st. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.

Recruiting manager Erkin Kucukkaragoz, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17, Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg [email protected].

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