Sales operations specialist - experienced professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. in Ludvika, Sweden, is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to enhance sales tools, processes, and analytics. You will collaborate with marketing and communication teams to drive efficiency and growth across the sales function.

The role requires a few years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English for international collaboration. A proactive approach and ownership mindset are essential in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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, with confidence in interacting in an international environment; fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus but not mandatory

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

CRM systems

Sales analytics

Cross-functional teams

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID: R0122607

We are looking for a Sales Operations Specialist to join our bushings and tap changers team in Ludvika, Sweden. You will 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, and 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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, with confidence in interacting in an international environment; fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus but not mandatory

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits, strong opportunities for career development and long‑term growth, supportive environment that values collaboration and flexibility, and the ability to balance professional and personal priorities.