Service Sales Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy is seeking a Service Sales Specialist in Vaasa, Finland. You will develop and manage customer relationships while driving service sales in high/medium voltage markets, owning sales cases from initial discussion to order acquisition and expanding your technical understanding of Hitachi's power systems solutions.

You will engage customers, identify opportunities, prepare offers with experts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project execution and

Qualifications

• Technical education in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Fluent in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through active engagement and visits.
• Identify customer needs and translate into value-adding service solutions.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to order closing.
• Prepare technical and commercial offers with experts.
• Support customers in asset lifecycle solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for excellent customer experience.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities.
• Contribute to sales planning and targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical interest

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland Job ID: R0134901 Date Posted: 2026-10-12 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 now looking for a Service Sales Specialist for our Business Unit Service in Vaasa, Lappeenranta or Vantaa, Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships while driving service sales within the high and medium voltage technology market. You will work closely with customers to understand their needs and identify opportunities to improve the reliability, performance, and lifecycle of their assets. This is a customer-focused role where success comes from building trust, creating value for customers, and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. You will have ownership of sales cases from the first customer discussion through quotation preparation and successful order acquisition. At the same time, you will continuously develop your technical understanding of our products, services, and solutions.

How you'll make an impact

• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through active customer engagement and regular customer visits as well as participations to customer events.
• Identifying customer needs and business opportunities and translating them into value-adding service solutions.
• Managing the sales process from lead generation and customer discussions to quotation preparation, negotiations, and order closing.
• Preparing technical and commercial offers in cooperation with technical and commercial experts.
• Supporting customers in finding technically and commercially suitable solutions for their asset lifecycle needs.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer experience and successful project execution.
• Monitoring market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to support business growth.
• Contributing to sales planning, forecasting, and achievement of business targets.

Your background

• Technical education, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in sales, customer-facing roles, project business, or technical support.
• A genuine interest in customer interaction and building long-term relationships.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand technical solutions related to power systems, transformers, high-voltage equipment, substations, and related services.
• Self-driven way of working and ability to manage multiple sales opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent Finnish and English.

What we offer

• A versatile and independent role combining customer interaction, technical learning, and business development.
• Opportunity to work with some of the most critical assets in the energy sector.
• Support from experienced technical specialists and a collaborative sales organization.
• Possibility to develop into a recognized expert in service sales within the power industry.
• Flexible working arrangements and a positive team environment.

More about us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Interviews will be conducted as candidates apply, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tomi Turkia, Service Sales Manager, [e-mail]

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.