Senior Service Sales Specialist

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days vacation

Company car

Bonus

Remote hybrid

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the Benelux region is seeking a Senior Service Sales Specialist to drive service growth across high-voltage systems, transformers, and grid connections. You will work closely with customers to improve asset reliability and performance, expanding lifecycle solutions and securing long-term service agreements.

You will collaborate with technical and commercial teams, building trusted partnerships and leading the full sales process from opportunity to contract closure while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in service sales.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Experience in energy, transformers, or high-voltage environments.

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.
• 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

Service sales

Account management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society.

Job Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Service Sales Specialist in the Benelux region.
In this role, you drive growth of service business across high-voltage systems, transformers, and grid connections.

You work closely with customers to improve asset reliability and performance.
You help them extend equipment lifetime and optimize maintenance strategies.

You focus strongly on business development.
You identify new service opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.

You act as a trusted partner for long-term service agreements and lifecycle solutions.
You also support the growth of digital and performance-based services.

You collaborate with technical and commercial teams across the organization.
This role gives you high visibility and impact in a growing service business.

How you’ll make an impact

• 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

Your background

• 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

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society.

We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• The chance to contribute to the energy transition and sustainability

• 40 days vacation, company car, bonus, remote hybrid, pension scheme and many other benefits.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.