Tendering Engineer High Voltage

Hitachi, Ltd; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking a Tendering Engineer to maximize market potential through sales and tendering in the Power Engineering sector. This role involves collaborating with clients, preparing costings, and supporting marketing strategies. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering, along with experience in sales and tendering, preferably in high voltage equipment. A passion for sales in a technical environment and strong customer relationship skills are essential for this position, offering an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Sales and/or tendering in the Power Engineering industry.
• Experience in tendering for GIS will be highly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Drive the High Voltage Products business through sales and tendering.
• Implement the local product marketing strategy and meet client requirements.
• Undertake tendering activities for a cost-effective offering.

Skills

Sales skills

Tendering experience in Power Engineering

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar

Tools

Salesforce

Digital marketing tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Hitachi Energy is hiring a Tendering Engineer for the entire High Voltage Portfolio. This role is based on our new office in Birmingham or remote-based, with regular contact with your team and our wider business and customers. You will maximize Hitachi Energy's market potential and opportunity. Liaising with potential clients to secure business, agreeing on the scope of work, preparing costings, interfacing with tendering, operations, and our technical team. You will support our High Voltage Products Market Manager and Tendering Manager in the implementation of the sales and marketing strategies and oversee allocated sales and tendering activities to drive sales and increase market share. With both engineering knowledge within the power sector, combined with sales and tendering skills, this could be the exciting, fresh new challenge you are looking for to achieve your ambitions!

• Be part of the team to drive the High Voltage Products business through sales and tendering.
• Implementation of the local product marketing strategy, by visiting potential clients to present the offering, agreeing on client requirements, product value propositions, and product positioning, and tendering of a defined scope.
• Involved in the market analyses with the Sales team, responsible for forecasts and detailed business/marketing plans for allocated areas of the portfolio.
• Achieving business targets through regular review of sales and tendering activities and implementation of improvement/focus plans as needed.
• Undertaking tendering activities to support the business, ensuring involvement of the overall team to provide a cost-effective offering to meet client expectations, and being able to present added value to the client.
• Understanding of Customer Service principles and their effect on the business.
• Strengthen the customer relationship through sales visits, market communications, and local account management. Ensure sustainable growth targets are achieved.
• To ensure compliance with Quality Management System, Safety Procedures, and Accountancy Policies and approval procedures.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• A Degree in Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Sales and/or tendering in the Power Engineering industry, preferably with a focus on high voltage equipment.
• Experience in tendering for GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) will be highly appreciated.
• Passion for sales in a technical setting, with knowledge and experience of sales and marketing tools such as Salesforce/digital marketing tools - LinkedIn Sales Navigator / similar, is necessary.
• We are looking for a result-driven candidate who can work both as an individual and as part of a team, with a strong ability to plan and execute plans.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication and customer-relationship-building skills.
• We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute with an enthusiasm and desire to be part of Hitachi Energy's future - as we pioneer sustainable energy solutions at a time when it matters most to both our national and global economy.