Sales Specialist - Maintenance (Gas Insulated Switchgear) 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Ltd, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS) for both Transmission (220kV-550kV) and Sub-transmission (60kV-170kV) level, including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, value-added services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements.

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. Hitachi Energy offers an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area. Hitachi Energy can provide a wealth of opportunity for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in developing and attaining your career goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Handling assigned customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and competent manner for a defined geographic region and gas insulated switchgears (GIS) product portfolio

• Create quotations independently and in cooperation with customer and internal departments (engineering, supply chain, procurement, legal, new business, local service centers, etc.)

• Follow up quotations and converting these into orders

• Professionally support internal and external customers, obtain and prepare customer requirements, train sales partners

• Maintain market, installed base, customer, offer and order information in reports and sales database

• Active cooperation and/or leadership in internal continuous improvement projects and tools

• Lead the standardization of offers and prices

Your Background

• Technical and/or business education (apprenticeship, FH/TH, diploma)

• Experience commercial and business management

• Gas insulated switchgear (GIS) knowledge is highly desirable

• You are an experienced SAP and MS Office user

• Fluent in English and German, other languages are desirable

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.