Location: Zurich, Switzerland Job type: Full-Time Job Reference Code: R0074546 At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic sales team? We are looking for a Head of Sales for Bushings & Tap Changers who will manage, coach, and drive our sales professionals to success. In this role, you will assess customer needs, develop and deliver marketing strategies, and ensure sales targets are met through effective business initiatives. You will foster a collaborative environment with both internal and external stakeholders, living our core values of safety and integrity. How you-ll make an impactDevelop and execute a robust sales strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholdersConduct thorough market analysis to understand customer behavior and competitor dynamicsManage, inspire and coach a team of territory sales managers cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with the Swedish sales team and factorySet and manage sales targets, implementing improvement plans as needed to drive team performance and achieve resultsMonitor and analyze sales performance metrics, preparing insightful reports for senior management highlighting achievements and market trendsIdentify growth opportunities within existing and potential customers, effectively allocating resources and managing requests for quotationsOversee the sales process and support training initiatives to enhance team capabilities, ensuring smooth transitions of contracts to the order handling teamYour backgroundProven experience in sales and sales management in the energy industry and a proven ability to anticipate customer needs and market trendsEstablished proficiency in leading teams and managing projectsMaster-s or bachelor-s degree in electrical engineering or equivalentFluency in English, both written and spoken, is required for working in a global environment; German is beneficialSelf-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result-oriented working styleStrong communicative and collaborative skillsAbility to support, coach, and motivate teams with the drive and energy needed to achieve resultsStrong negotiation and closing skills, along with commercial experienceInterested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool: www.hitachienergy.com/career 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 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. www.hitachienergy.com jidda35b7da jit0416a jiy25a