Technical Sales Specialist

Location: Massy, FranceJob ID: R0040371Date Posted: Sep 12, 2024Segment: Green Energy & MobilityBusiness Unit: Hitachi EnergyCompany Name: HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OYProfession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Type (Experience Level): ExperiencedJob Schedule: Full timeRemote: NoWe are now looking for a motivated and committed Technical Sales Specialist for our Hub Europe Pre-Sales Team at Hitachi Energy. In this role, your work will include general sales and marketing work to new and existing customers. You will be assessing customer needs and suggesting appropriate products and solutions. You have a flair for sales and the ability to promote and position our Automation and Communication Systems within assigned markets.Location for this position is flexible. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements! Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role.Your ResponsibilitiesProviding pre-sales technical support/expertise to assist the sales team in their sales effort.Processing specialized product knowledge in a single product or product line.Delivering in-depth presentations and product demonstrations to clients and sales representatives (demos, proof of concepts, and presentations).Early interactions with existing and potential customers for the purpose of joint development of solutions together with the sales team.Possessing capability for the installation component of product/service solution and support in developing prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of product solutions.Traveling 30 to 60 days per year within the Hub Europe area for customer visits and demos.Your BackgroundBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with relevant technical work experience would be an advantage.Substation Automation knowledge and experience within Offshore projects and solutions, especially in the SCADA area of electrical HV solution applications. Preferable with site experience and cyber security knowledge as well.Understanding the Grid connection in Offshore Wind projects and solutions, preferably also with some Wired communication or SCADA experience. Digital substation experience will be a plus.You have an active, energetic, and open approach.You have B2B pre-sales experience and experience in customer activities.Good communication and presentation skills and ability to learn.Fluency in English. Any other language is an advantage.Ideally, you have some experience with Substation Automation solutions for Offshore wind projects.Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application!Apply for the position by October 10, 2024. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. If you have questions, please contact Jakob Kledal, General Sales & Marketing Manager, tel. +45 61205764.More about usHitachi 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 are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr