Area Sales Manager (80-100%) (f/m/d)

hitachi; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/remote options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY LTD in Zurich seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive market penetration and profitable growth of GIS and GCB service offerings. Lead local sales teams, foster customer relationships, and leverage digital tools to deliver service excellence.

The role requires technical/commercial education, strong sales experience, and a service mindset with negotiation skills. Travel up to 50% and collaboration across countries are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical or commercial discipline.
• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to build trusted relationships across markets.
• Experience with Salesforce, SAP, and other digital sales tools.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute go-to-market strategies with service sales teams and partners to drive order growth.
• Lead sales and marketing activities for maintenance and service solutions and optimize pricing.
• Analyze installed base data and market needs to grow the maintenance sales pipeline.
• Build strong customer relationships and enable service sales teams through knowledge sharing.
• Manage the service project offer process from opportunity to contract and handover.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Customer focus

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Technical or commercial degree

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID

R0135233

Date Posted

2026-07-07

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category)

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The opportunity

As Area Sales Manager, you will drive market penetration and profitable growth for our Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) Service portfolio. You'll lead and empower local sales teams, foster customer relationships, and leverage on digital tools to deliver exceptional service and results.

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 have a higher education with a technical and/or commercial focus? You have profound sales experience and service mindset with strong negotiation skills? You are highly experienced in working closely together with customers from different countries, you understand their requirements and you can handle any complaints or issues? You have self-motivation and persistence as well as a service-mindset? Then we have the right opportunity for you!

How you'll make an impact

• 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

Your background

• 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%

More about us

You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement

You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow - we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities

We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought

Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us 'the place to be' and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all

Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities

A competitive compensation and benefits package

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or acces