Sales operations specialist - experienced professional

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to join our Ludvika team in Dalarna, Sweden. You will bring a few years of relevant experience and contribute hands-on expertise to improve how we work across sales, marketing, and communication.

In this role you will develop and optimize sales tools and processes, work with cross-functional stakeholders, analyze performance data, and support forecasting and reporting. Fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of experience in sales operations, analytics, or project management.
• Strong understanding of sales operations frameworks and tools.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate business development initiatives within sales operations, ensuring progress and measurable outcomes.
• Take ownership of developing and optimizing sales tools and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen alignment of sales strategies and operational execution.
• Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and translate these into actions.
• Contribute actively to the development and continuous improvement of sales forecasts and performance reporting.
• Identify improvement areas and lead initiatives that enhance sales operations and support business growth.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues in adopting new tools, processes, and best practices.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while supporting colleagues and the business.

Skills

Sales operations

Analytics

CRM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Sales Operations Specialist

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

We are looking for a Sales Operations Specialist to join our bushings and tap changers team in Ludvika, Sweden. In this role, you bring a few years of relevant experience and contribute with hands-on expertise and a proactive approach to improving how we work across sales, marketing, and communication.

Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. You will be part of a collaborative and driven team where your experience will help shape ways of working and drive continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with strong opportunities for career development and long-term growth. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and flexibility to help you balance professional and personal priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate business development initiatives within sales operations, ensuring progress and measurable outcomes.
• Take ownership of developing and optimizing sales tools and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen alignment of sales strategies and operational execution.
• Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and translate these into actions.
• Contribute actively to the development and continuous improvement of sales forecasts and performance reporting.
• Identify improvement areas and lead initiatives that enhance sales operations and support business growth.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues in adopting new tools, processes, and best practices.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while supporting colleagues and the business.

Required Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferably 3-7 years of experience within sales operations, analytics, or project management.
• Solid understanding of sales operations frameworks, tools, and ways of working.
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into actionable improvements.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in interacting in an international environment; fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus but not mandatory.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advertisement might be made offline with short notice. Please apply today.