Services Sales Specialist

hitachi; Santiago; Híbrido; CLP 60.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A. is seeking a Senior Sales Specialist to drive strategic sales and manage key accounts for Control, Protection, and Telecommunication systems in Chile.

You will coordinate technical proposals, assess client needs, and work with engineering experts to deliver tailored solutions. The role requires 2+ years in commercial sales, a technical degree, and strong communication skills in English and Spanish.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 2+ years in commercial roles within the Power Sector or heavy industry is required.
• Intermediate English; native Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic sales of services and maintenance solutions for Control, Protection, and Telecommunication systems.
• Manage regional and national high-priority accounts as the primary strategic contact.
• Conduct technical assessments to recommend upgrades and solutions aligned with client grid reliability needs.
• Coordinate end-to-end preparation of complex bids and technical proposals to ensure competitiveness.
• Execute sales processes independently, resolving problems with limited supervision.
• Mentor junior professionals and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external standards.

Conocimientos

Strategic sales

Account management

Proposal development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Location: Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Job ID: R0144644

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A.

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As a Senior Sales Specialist for Control, Protection, and Telecommunications, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to the power grid's infrastructure. You will leverage your expertise to help clients optimize their operational technology through specialized services, maintenance, and systems integration. You will manage a strategic portfolio of regional and national accounts, working alongside engineering experts to develop compelling, tailored technical proposals. This is a premier opportunity to drive business impact and represent Hitachi Energy in a competitive market, focusing on SCADA, protection relays, and utility communications.

How you'll make an impact

• Strategic Sales: Lead the sale of specialized services and maintenance solutions for Control, Protection, and Telecommunication systems.
• Account Management: Manage and grow high-priority accounts at a regional and national level, serving as the primary strategic contact.
• Consultative Advisory: Conduct technical assessments of the installed base to recommend upgrades and solutions that align with the client's grid reliability needs.
• Proposal Leadership: Coordinate the end-to-end preparation of complex bids and technical proposals, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Independent Execution: Manage sales processes independently, solving difficult problems and navigating complex negotiations with limited supervision.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and review the work of junior professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Compliance: Ensure all commercial activities strictly adhere to internal guidelines and external regulatory standards.

Your Background

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field is mandatory.
• Experience: Proven senior-level experience in sales or business development within the Power Sector or heavy industry.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Substation Automation, Protection & Control, and SCADA systems is desirable.
• Commercial Experience: Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience, preferably in sales. Candidates with experience focused on proposals, bid management, or tendering will also be considered.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for customers.
• Language Skills: Intermediate English is required. Native Spanish is highly preferred.
• Availability: Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Work Model: Hybrid work arrangement, with 1 day per week in the office.
• Commercial Experience: Minimum 2 years of commercial experience, preferably in sales.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will