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Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Area Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMannheim, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years of experience in technical sales, business development, or service sales, ideally in the energy or infrastructure sector.
  • Sound knowledge of electrical power systems, substations, and power engineering equipment.
  • Experience or knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and service, modernization, and lifecycle solutions is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated success in acquiring new customers, developing business, and expanding long-term customer relationships.
  • Strong customer orientation and confidence when engaging with technical contacts and management-level decision-makers.
  • A structured, independent, and results-oriented working style, together with a high willingness to travel.
  • Fluent German and English skills, and strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities with a strong sales orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and growth of the service business by identifying market potential, analyzing customer needs, and recognizing and pursuing business opportunities in power engineering services.
  • Advise utilities, network operators, industrial customers, and infrastructure customers on service, maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle solutions throughout the asset lifecycle.
  • Analyze target markets for growth potential, derive suitable market development strategies for the power engineering service portfolio, and implement them.
  • Develop comprehensive service solutions with customers and internal departments, from product-related services to cross-system service concepts for substations and energy infrastructures.
  • Build long-term customer relationships, maintain existing accounts, and acquire new customers and market segments.
  • Analyze strategic customer requirements and specific project needs, and develop technical and commercial offers with Technical Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Lead negotiations and successfully close service contracts, framework agreements, and project-related service engagements.
  • Monitor market, technology, and regulatory trends and derive sales and market development strategies for the power engineering service portfolio.
  • Coordinate internal and external interfaces, assess technical and commercial opportunities and risks, and ensure they are considered in offer and contract processes.
  • Represent Hitachi Energy with customers as a knowledgeable contact for service and lifecycle solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience or knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and service, modernization, and lifecycle solutions is advantageous.
  • Experience in the energy or infrastructure sector is preferred.

About the Company

Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900

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