Regional Sales & Marketing Manager – Energy Automation and Grid Communication System (f/m/d)
Join Hitachi Energy as our Regional Sales Manager Europe for our Energy Automation and Grid Communication System business!
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and shaping the future of energy automation.
You'll be part of a dynamic, international team, reporting directly to the Hub Marketing & Sales Manager Europe.
This role offers flexibility in location anywhere within Europe.
If you enjoy being close to customers and teams, you'll thrive – expect to travel *****% of the time across the region, building relationships and driving business where it matters most.
How You'll Make An Impact
Design and execute regional sales and business development initiatives aligned with global goals, ensuring targets are met with efficiency and precision.
Set ambitious sales targets and lead your team to exceed them, implementing improvement plans where needed.
Identify and pursue opportunities with both existing and new customers, allocating resources to maximize acquisition success.
Coordinate the flow of sales data—leads, orders, contracts—and analyze performance to guide strategic decisions.
Build trusted partnerships with key decision-makers and ensure impactful marketing communications.
Achieve volume and product mix targets through smart pricing and margin strategies, while managing costs and negotiating key contracts.
Monitor client financials and proactively address contractual risks across channels.
Lead the development and execution of sales processes, training programs, and team development initiatives.
Organize and empower your team with the right structure, skills, and motivation; foster collaboration and continuous learning across the region.
Your background
10+ years of sales leadership experience, with a strong record of building and guiding high-performing teams across Europe.
Extensive expertise in the electrical and automation sectors, especially Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Power Transmission & Distribution, Substation Automation, and Control & Protection systems.
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-portfolio solution strategies, aligning with the complex needs of utility and infrastructure clients.
Skilled in leading virtual and cross-functional teams within global matrix organizations, fostering collaboration across diverse geographies and business units.
Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.
Comfortable with and committed to *****% travel, ensuring close alignment with regional teams, customers, and leadership across multiple locations.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core.
Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With more than a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage transformers, automation, and power electronics, we address the most urgent energy challenge: balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
We welcome you to apply today.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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