Head of sales support Surge Arresters 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

In this pivotal and dynamic role, you will lead our medium voltage surge arrester sales team of approximately 8 members, ensuring we enhance our competitiveness and expand our Swiss branch to align with global market growth in the energy sector. Do you possess a robust background in sales and channel development, coupled with strong leadership skills? Are you analytical, team-oriented, engaged, and uphold a high level of integrity? If you are ready for a career without limits and a place where you can truly be yourself, we are eager to learn more about you and how you can contribute. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Join our team!How you’ll make an impactMarket and sell medium voltage surge arresters using own team, Hitachi front end sales, and new sales channelsManage market positioning, share, orders, gross margin, pricing, and global market sizeParticipate in local management team, integrate customer feedback and market intelligence into strategyDevelop sales team and improve marketing and sales methodsEnsure cooperation with operations, quality, and engineering for optimal customer experienceOversee use and data quality of global sales and marketing tools like configurator and Salesforce, including LEAN processesProvide internal sales training for surge arrestersUphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, ensuring compliance with sales processes and health, safety, and environment policiesUnderstand relevant IEC and ANSI StandardsYour backgroundMaster or Diploma degree in electrical engineering or equivalentPrevious experience in the field of high-voltage transmission & distribution segment is a plus5+ years’ experience in marketing and sales or business development rolesFluent in English, additional language skills are a plusProven team leader, negotiation and communication skillsHigh customer orientation, intercultural sensitivity and team working skillsFlexibility and the willingness to travel and work in a multicultural and diverse global teamMore about usOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr