Senior Service Sales Lead — HV & Grid Lifecycle Solutions

Hitachi, Ltd.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days vacation

Company car

Bonus

Remote hybrid

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Service Sales Specialist to drive growth across the Benelux region, focusing on high‑voltage systems, transformers, and grid connections. You will work with customers to improve asset reliability and performance, expanding service contracts and lifecycle solutions.

You will collaborate with technical and commercial teams to identify opportunities, manage the full sales process, and maintain a robust pipeline and forecast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in service sales.
• Experience in energy, transformers, or high‑voltage environments.
• Proven track record in growing service business and contracts.
• Understanding of lifecycle services and maintenance strategies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new service opportunities across HV and transformer portfolios.
• Grow service revenue within strategic accounts through renewals and extensions.
• Expand business into new customers and non‑OEM installed base.
• Promote service agreements, including SLA, SFA, and long‑term contracts.
• Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders across functions.
• Understand customer needs and propose value‑based service solutions.
• Support customers in defining maintenance and lifecycle strategies.
• Manage the full sales process from opportunity to contract closure.
• Prepare proposals with technical and commercial teams.
• Maintain a reliable pipeline and sales forecast.

Skills

Dutch fluent

English fluent

French a plus

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Service Sales Specialist to drive growth across the Benelux region, focusing on high‑voltage systems, transformers, and grid connections. You will work with customers to improve asset reliability and performance, expanding service contracts and lifecycle solutions.

You will collaborate with technical and commercial teams to identify opportunities, manage the full sales process, and maintain a robust pipeline and forecast.