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Area Sales Manager 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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Hitachi

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Zurich
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AI generated summary

  • You should have technical sales experience, a degree in engineering, knowledge of the energy industry, strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and willingness to travel.
  • You will manage tenders, lead sales teams, negotiate, perform risk reviews, collaborate with marketing, handle customer inquiries, prepare forecasts, and conduct workshops and training.

Requirements

  • Professional experience in technical sales, project management, product management, key account management or similar areas of expertise
  • Degree (Bachelor/Master) in a technical/engineering discipline and, ideally further qualification in business administration
  • Confidence on all customer levels and proven experience in the energy industry or manufacturing and/or system business (product know-how in the field of substations and/or switchgear desirable)
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, assertiveness, and ability to convince
  • Understanding of customers and sales channels
  • Outstanding leadership and communication skills
  • Eager to develop yourself, support your peers, and our customers
  • Availability to travel

Responsibilities

  • Supervising tender management of the GIS product line and devising complete offers
  • Functionally leading our global sales operations team and other relevant functions to ensure full consistency of the offers (technical and commercial)
  • Leading the technical and commercial negotiations on behalf of the GIS factory
  • Performing risk reviews and setting up cost calculations
  • Teaming up with the High Voltage HUB Europe sales & marketing community to effectively position the GIS portfolio in Europe
  • Assuming responsibility for an allocated region as the primary contact person for all GIS sales-related questions
  • Preparing production forecasts and providing support in preparing sales key figures (budget)
  • Holding customer workshops, sales trainings, and participating in trade fairs

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this position is not remote.

What is the job title of the position?

The job title is Area Sales Manager.

What is the primary location of this job?

The primary location is Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

What is the job schedule?

The job schedule is full-time.

What key responsibilities does the Area Sales Manager have?

Key responsibilities include supervising tender management, leading technical and commercial negotiations, preparing production forecasts, and conducting customer workshops and sales training.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a degree (Bachelor/Master) in a technical/engineering discipline and ideally further qualification in business administration, along with professional experience in technical sales or related fields.

Is experience in the energy industry required?

Yes, proven experience in the energy industry or related fields is desirable.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Necessary skills include outstanding leadership and communication skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to understand customers and sales channels.

Will there be travel required for this job?

Yes, availability to travel is required.

What is the job ID for this position?

The job ID is R0070027.

When was this job posted?

The job was posted on January 22, 2025.

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