Sales & Marketing Specialist

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a motivated Sales & Marketing Specialist to drive sales and build customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience in service sales, demonstrating strong negotiation and communication skills. This role involves preparing proposals and managing the sales pipeline, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Service sales, Estimation & Bids Proposals.
• Proven understanding of Hitachi Energy systems and products.
• Experience working within the Energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals, quotations, and competitive bids.
• Driving proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer services.
• Managing tendering process and pricing strategies.

Skills

Service sales experience

Customer relationship skills

Negotiation skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Marketing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Service Sales Manager to generate opportunities, secure profitable sales, and deliver exceptional customer value. Your focus will be on Installed Base (IB) penetration and promoting the full‑Service Product portfolio in collaboration with other service units. You will be building long‑term customer relationships, respond quickly to their needs, and help shape innovative solutions. If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to make a difference.

How you’ll make an impact

• Preparing proposals, quotations, and competitive bids with accurate technical and commercial considerations.
• Driving proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer service portfolios.
• Evaluating client requirements, assess commercial terms, and propose techno‑commercial solutions.
• Managing tendering process, pricing strategies, and risk reviews in coordination with Service Sales Manager.
• Maintaining project pipeline, forecasts, and documentation using Hitachi Energy tools.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, respond promptly to issues, and act as voice of the customer internally.
• Identifying new market opportunities and develop strategic sales plans.
• Supporting marketing activities, product launches, and customer meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, HSE, and quality standards.
• Demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Service sales, Estimation & Bids Proposals and strong customer relationship skills.
• Proven understanding of Hitachi Energy systems and products.
• Experience working within the Energy sector.
• Strong commercial, technical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, with a strategic and result‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel across assigned countries as needed.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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