Senior Sales & Marketing Specialist

Hitachi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Service Sales Professional in Johannesburg. The role involves driving service sales growth, managing customer relations, and delivering innovative solutions. Candidates should have 5 to 10 years of experience in service sales, preferably within the Energy sector, and possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This is a full-time position that requires strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive service sales growth and build long-term customer relationships.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and competitive bids.
• Drive proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer service portfolios.
• Manage tendering process and pricing strategies.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Marketing

Google Analytics

Pardot

HTML5

MailChimp

Marketing Automation

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

HubSpot

Responsys

Email Marketing

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Location: Modderfontein Gauteng South Africa

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Drive service sales growth and create real impact in the energy this role youll 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.

Build long-term customer relationships respond quickly to their needs and help shape innovative solutions. If youre motivated enthusiastic and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment this is your chance to make a difference.

How You'll Make an Impact

Prepare proposals quotations and competitive bids with accurate technical and commercial considerations.

Drive proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer service portfolios.

Evaluate client requirements assess commercial terms and propose techno-commercial solutions.

Manage tendering process pricing strategies and risk reviews in coordination with Service Sales Manager.

Maintain project pipeline forecasts and documentation using Hitachi Energy tools.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships respond promptly to issues and act as voice of the customer internally.

Identify new market opportunities and develop strategic sales plans.

Support marketing activities product launches and customer meetings.

Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations HSE and quality standards.

Demonstrate leadership teamwork and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.

Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

A bachelors degree in 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.

Key Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Google Analytics
• Pardot
• HTML5
• MailChimp
• Marketing Automation
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• HubSpot
• Responsys
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Management

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