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The Opportunity

Are you ready to electrify your career and power up your sales expertise? Hitachi Energy is on the lookout for a dynamic Service Sales Specialist to join our team and drive the growth of our service customer base, covering the North of England/Scotland. Reporting to the Sales and Tendering Manager, you'll be at the forefront of selling service and maintenance agreements, as well as our advanced digital offerings and lifecycle projects.

• Client Whisperer: Evaluate client enquiries, interpret their needs, and assess commercial terms to deliver tailored solutions.
• Bid Master: Formulate competitive bids/estimates/quotations with the perfect mix of products and technical considerations.
• Collaboration Pro: Work closely with the tendering team to manage all aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation process.
• Risk & Opportunity Spotter: Identify potential risks and opportunities in contract agreements across customers and channels.
• Vendor Evaluator: Scout potential vendors and evaluate supplier offers in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
• Relationship Builder: Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, providing technical support to Sales Managers during meetings.
• Global Networker: Work across different business streams, cultures, and countries to build a network of relationships.
• Sales Dynamo: Visit customer sites, conduct face-to-face sales meetings, and perform site surveys to identify and meet client requirements.

• Proven sales experience focused on new business generation with a strong track record of winning new customers.
• Experience in selling services rather than products.
• Recognised engineering qualification (minimum HNC) preferred.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) (400kV-132kV) and Medium Voltage (MV) (66kV-11kV) and industrial substation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Office365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.