Area Sales Manager
📍 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Role and responsibilities
Define and execute go-to-market strategies together with local service sales teams, channel partners, and service organizations to drive sustainable order growth Lead proactive sales and marketing activities for maintenance and service solutions while optimizing regional pricing strategies and increasing market penetration Analyze installed base data, market dynamics, and customer needs to develop sales action plans and grow the maintenance sales pipeline Build strong customer and partner relationships, provide consultative support, and enable local service sales teams through product and service knowledge sharing Manage the entire service project offer process, from opportunity identification and quotation preparation through contract negotiation and handover to execution Utilize digital tools, CRM systems, and sales analytics to ensure data quality, maintain accurate forecasts, and improve customer experience Monitor business performance against targets, identify gaps, develop annual order budgets, and implement actions to achieve growth objectives Mentor and support service sales teams at Product Service Center and Local Service Unit, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive enhancements of sales processes and tools
Team / description
Our Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of GCB and GIS systems for both Transmission (220kV-550kV) and Sub-transmission (60kV-170kV) level, including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, value-added services, troubleshooting, modification, retrofits and replacements.
You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement. We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought.
Hitachi Energy is able to offer you 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 is also able to provide a wealth of opportunities for personal development once you have completed your introduction period, the aim being to assist you in attaining your career goals. Personalized development programs with targeted training measures will help you to enhance your skills on a continuous basis.
Qualifications and Skills
Degree in a technical or commercial discipline
Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management within the energy, industrial, or infrastructure sector
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering results
Customer-focused approach and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse markets and cultures
Experience with Salesforce, SAP, and other digital sales tools
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to create business opportunities
Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are a plus
Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%