Sales Specialist, Grid Integration

Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Birmingham, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Centers Enterprise Integration

Job description

  • Drive sales growth for Grid Integration solutions within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Data Centre, Renewables. Industrial and Transport segments.
  • Lead the up-front selling of solutions, engaging customers, consultants, EPCs, and utility stakeholders during the early stages of project development.
  • Promote and sell Gas (GIS) , Hybrid & Air Insulated solutions (AIS) and broader substation technologies.
  • Develop and execute account plans for utilities, industrial customers, renewable developers, and key partners.
  • Identify market opportunities and create strategies to increase market share and profitability.
  • Build strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers throughout the customer journey.
  • Collaborate with engineering, proposal, and project teams to develop compelling technical and commercial solutions.
  • Support bid management activities, including proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and customer presentations.

Requirements

Hitachi is seeking a highly motivated Sales Specialist to join our Grid Integration team. This role focuses on driving growth across Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Renewables, Data Centre & Transport segments, utilising Gas, Hybrid & Air Insulated Switchgear solutions. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, engaging customers early in their project lifecycle, and positioning Hitachi Energy as the partner of choice through value-based, solution-oriented selling.

The successful candidate will combine strong Electrical knowledge with commercial acumen to proactively develop customer relationships, influence specifications, and secure strategic opportunities., * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or Engineering disciplines

  • Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within the power transmission and distribution industry.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical grid infrastructure, substations, and transmission and distribution systems.
  • Experience with Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) products and solutions.
  • High Voltage (HV) 400KV- 132KV and (MV) 66KV-11KV knowledge and Industrial substation experience.
  • Demonstrated success in solution selling and influencing customer decisions at early project stages.

Benefits & conditions

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!

About the company

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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