Description
The Opportunity:
Hitachi Energy has an opportunity as a High Voltage Sales Manager for Hitachi Energy’s growing High Voltage unit in the UK. Hitachi Energy are the global leader in High Voltage technology delivering all critical equipment to contribute to a Net-Zero electricity network.
In this key role, you’ll liaise extensively with both internal and external stakeholders and be accountable to manage sales and product positioning of Gas Insulated Switchgear, Live Tank breakers, Hybrid technology solutions and the rest of HV portfolio projects together with the account management team. You will be at the sharp end of the customer experience requiring an initiative-taking, results-driven approach within a fast-paced culture where you will drive results as you implement and execute your projects from setup through to final completion.
How you'll make an impact:
* Customer-Centric Solution approach: Understand customer needs and challenges to recommend tailored HV solutions, including Gas Insulated Switchgear, Live Tank Breakers and hybrid technologies, with a special focus on EconiQ technologies.
* Through deep market knowledge, develop the strategy for product positioning, market plan and strategic product launch.
* Present High Voltage solutions, identify customer pain points and prescribe the most suitable solutions.
* Establish a high level of customer intimacy through key accounts, working together with the account management team.
* Closely collaborate with tendering and project management teams.
* Work closely with factories, customers and our Service team to ensure an alignment strategy.
* Make key decisions acting as the main point of contact with the customer.
* Analyze data, creating and sharing accurate sales plans with regular updates.
Background:
* Engineering related degree
* Experience and understanding of High Voltage switchgear.
* Comprehension of English language both spoken and in writing. Both fluent and accurate - able to negotiate at all levels internally and externally.
* Flexible to travel across the UK to customer sites and abroad to our manufacturing facilities as required.
* High attention to detail.
* Team player, who holds themselves accountable and is ready to collaborate with others committed to achieving the end goal.
* Systematic, proactive approach and efficient time management.
You are welcome to apply even if you don’t fulfill 100% of the requirements; a great mindset, motivation and positive attitude to learning will be key to succeed.
Hitachi Energy are pioneers in sustainable energy solutions at a time when it matters most. Our people are at the heart of our business growth strategy and we welcome your application.
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