HVDC Sales Manager

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an HVDC Sales Manager to lead negotiations on large-scale projects. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to drive sales, develop market strategies, and foster strong customer relationships. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or business and extensive experience in complex project sales, with a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowances

Global career opportunities

Mentorship during onboarding

Training and development programs

Inclusive company culture

Parental leave benefits

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in complex project sales, preferably EPC projects.
• Experience with international and multicultural environments.
• Ability to support and motivate teams and network effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sell turnkey HVDC converter systems, focusing on volume and profitability.
• Identify and develop HVDC business opportunities from concept through bidding.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Skills

Customer-oriented

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in engineering, business, or a related field

Job description

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The opportunity

Are you ready to take on a position where you will be responsible for some of the largest and most technology-intensive projects within Hitachi Energy?

As HVDC Sales Manager in the Northern European team, you will work on HVDC projects central to transmission network developments supporting global carbon reduction goals. Collaborating closely with account management, local sales teams, and country representatives, you will capture and negotiate large-scale HVDC projects for Hitachi Energy.

This role is ideally based in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden, or Birmingham or Glasgow, UK. Regular travel is required.

Seize the opportunity to influence and contribute at the forefront of the Energy Transition!

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Sell turnkey HVDC converter systems, focusing on volume, mix, and profitability, leading negotiations to close projects with mutual value.
• Identify and develop HVDC business opportunities from early concept through bidding and negotiation, managing project teams.
• Create and implement market and sales plans, develop bid strategies, and lead pursuit teams to deliver cost-effective, value-focused tenders.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding their needs and promoting Hitachi Energy’s portfolio.
• Support partner engagement, leading strategy development and negotiations for joint pursuits.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, leveraging digital tools and supporting business processes.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety, integrity, and diversity.

Your Background

• University degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with extensive experience in complex project sales, preferably EPC projects.
• Experience with international and multicultural environments, demonstrating cultural navigation skills.
• Strong negotiation, closing, and commercial skills.
• Ability to support and motivate teams, network effectively, and be a team builder.
• Customer-oriented, assertive, flexible, with analytical skills for complex business situations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowances
• Global career opportunities within Hitachi Energy
• Mentorship during onboarding
• Training and development programs
• Inclusive company culture with over 70 nationalities in Sweden
• Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount portal

More About Us

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all requirements but are eager to contribute. Join our diverse and collaborative team! We are conducting ongoing selections, so apply today.

More Information

Contact: Grant McKay, [e-mail]; Sebastian Papapanagiotou, [e-mail].

Union reps: Mikael Hjort ([phone]), Frank Hollstedt ([phone]), Fredrik Holmgren ([phone]). For other questions, contact Christian Falevik at [e-mail].

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Locations: Ludvika, Sweden; Birmingham, UK. Job type: Full-time. Experience: Experienced. Function: Sales, Marketing & Product Management. Industry: Electrical, Electronics, and IT.