Sales Manager

Hitachi; Vaasa; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa (also options for Tampere or Helsinki) is seeking a Sales Manager to drive adoption of Grid Automation solutions across Finland. In this role you will influence customers, tailor approaches to your background, and grow business with focus on grid modernization.

Candidates at any career stage are welcome; initial duties may include tendering and sales support, progressing toward broader customer engagement.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required or preferred.
• Fluency in Finnish and English is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Experience in Grid Automation or related area is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Sell Grid Automation portfolio to Finnish customers and partners.
• Develop new customer and partner opportunities.
• Support tendering and prepare technical/commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with Front-End Sales and local units to develop opportunities.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at fairs, seminars and customer events.

Conocimientos

Customer relationships

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Finnish language

English language

Educación

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0133610

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our team in Vaasa, Tampere, or Helsinki, Finland. In this role, you will play an important part in driving the adoption of digital Grid Automation solutions across the Finnish market.

Whether you are an experienced sales professional or at the beginning of your career, we would be happy to hear from you. What matters is your interest in Grid Automation, customers, and developing business. The scope and responsibilities of the role will be tailored according to your background, experience, and development potential.

For candidates at the beginning of their career, the role may initially focus more on tendering, proposal preparation, and sales support activities. As your experience grows, the role will develop toward greater customer and sales responsibility. Experienced candidates can take broader ownership of customer engagement and business development from the start.

How you’ll make an impact

• Grid Automation portfolio sales and marketing activities for selected customers in Finland.
• Responsibility for promoting and selling the Grid Automation Systems portfolio.
• Identify and develop new customer and partner opportunities.
• Take an active role in sales activities by supporting and working closely with tendering teams, including the preparation and coordination of technical and commercial proposals.
• Work with local units and the Front-End Sales (FES) organization to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Represent the company at fairs, seminars, and customer events.
• Monitor sales performance and ensure KPIs are met within your area of responsibility.
• Continuously develop your technical, commercial, and product knowledge.

Your background

• Degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to build networks and develop long-term customer relationships.
• Experience or knowledge in Grid Automation areas such as Protection & Control, Substation Automation, SCADA, BESS, Energy Portfolio Management, Asset & Work Management, or Communications.
• Knowledge of the Finnish energy market and key stakeholders is an advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in sales, tendering, project delivery, or service business related to Grid Automation systems, software solutions, or lifecycle services is considered a plus.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

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 be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.