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Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Area Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMannheim, Germany

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 industry.
  • Sound knowledge of electrical power supply systems, substations, and energy technology equipment.
  • Experience or knowledge in 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 confident interaction with technical contacts and management-level decision-makers.
  • A structured, self-directed, and results-oriented working style, together with a high willingness to travel.
  • Fluent German and English, and strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with a strong sales mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and growth of the service business by identifying market potential, analyzing customer needs, and recognizing and pursuing business opportunities in energy technology services.
  • Advise utilities, grid operators, industrial customers, and infrastructure customers on service, maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle solutions across the full asset lifecycle.
  • Analyze target markets for growth potential, derive market-development strategies for the energy technology service portfolio, and implement them.
  • Develop comprehensive service solutions with customers and internal specialist teams, from product-related services to cross-system service concepts for substations and energy infrastructure.
  • 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 compelling technical and commercial proposals 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 energy technology service portfolio.
  • Coordinate internal and external interfaces, assess technical and commercial opportunities and risks, and ensure they are considered in proposal and contract processes.
  • Represent Hitachi Energy with customers as a knowledgeable contact for service and lifecycle solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience or knowledge in transformers, switchgear, and service, modernization, and lifecycle solutions is advantageous.
  • Experience in technical sales, business development, or service sales in the energy or infrastructure industry is ideally suited.

About the Company

Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Hitachi is a global conglomerate operating in energy, digital solutions, home appliances, and infrastructure to support governments, businesses, and consumers. Its offerings turn data into actionable insights through digital transformation services and Hitachi Energy’s renewable energy and grid solutions. It differentiates itself with an integrated portfolio that combines hardware, software, and services and a emphasis on societal impact and sustainability. Its goal is to build a sustainable society by using technology and data to improve energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and quality of life.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1910

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