Sales Manager MV Surge Arresters 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

In this pivotal and dynamic role, you will lead our medium voltage surge arrester sales team of approximately 8 members, ensuring we enhance our competitiveness and expand our Swiss branch to align with global market growth in the energy sector. Do you possess a robust background in sales and channel development, coupled with strong leadership skills? Are you analytical, team-oriented, engaged, and uphold a high level of integrity? If you are ready for a career without limits and a place where you can truly be yourself, we are eager to learn more about you and how you can contribute. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. Join our team!

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• Market and sell medium voltage surge arresters using own team, Hitachi front end sales, and new sales channels
• Manage market positioning, share, orders, gross margin, pricing, and global market size
• Participate in local management team, integrate customer feedback and market intelligence into strategy
• Develop sales team and improve marketing and sales methods
• Ensure cooperation with operations, quality, and engineering for optimal customer experience
• Oversee use and data quality of global sales and marketing tools like configurator and Salesforce, including LEAN processes
• Provide internal sales training for surge arresters
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, ensuring compliance with sales processes and health, safety, and environment policies
• Understand relevant IEC and ANSI Standards

• Master or Diploma degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience in the field of high-voltage transmission & distribution segment is a plus
• 5+ years' experience in marketing and sales or business development roles
• Fluent in English, additional language skills are a plus
• Proven team leader, negotiation and communication skills
• High customer orientation, intercultural sensitivity and team working skills
• Flexibility and the willingness to travel and work in a multicultural and diverse global team