Location:
Stone, Staffordshire, United KingdomJob ID:
R0105101Date Posted:
2025-11-12Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy Insulation and Components portfolio covers a wide range of transformer applications, from the small distribution transformers till the bigger power transformers. Our customers portfolio includes Transformer OEMs, component distributors, utilities as well as services companies. In order to support our operations in Europe, we are looking for an experienced Territory Sales and Marketing Manager who will manage mainly the United Kingdom and Ireland markets, where this role can be based.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position.
How you'll make an impact
Responsible for Sales and Marketing of the full I&C portfolio within allocated countries for 3rd party transformer OEMs. Also accountable for delivering the budget for all applicable I&C factories, for direct customers, and also end-customers
Conduct technical training for all types of customers
Liaise with our I&C factories globally so that quotations and proper technical support are provided. Manage product customization projects.
Liaise with Utilities to homologate and have an approved I&C portfolio, and clarify tender specifications
Feed Market Intelligence to I&C factories, to our Global Product Group, and to our local product managers
Provide a regular forecast on OR per country for the full I&C portfolio
Collaborate with Hitachi Energy Sales channels and also 3rd parties on Service projects
Create synergies between I&C factories to increase sales volumes per project
Support all promotional Marketing events in Europe organised by the I&C Product line Marketing
Be willing to travel for international business trips (up to 40%)
Background
Degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical discipline, ideally Electrical or Mechanical engineering, plus further qualification in business administration.
More than 5 years of experience in technical and international sales and marketing, supporting multiple products, customers, and countries.
Market or product knowledge in the field of power transformers or distribution transformers, insulation, and components is essential.
Experience in business development, account management, and cross-selling across systems, solutions, products, and service categories.
Understanding of contract negotiation, risk management, and commercial and legal terms.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, customer-focused. Ability to establish and manage long-term customer relationships. Excellent planning and organization skills.
Sound knowledge of MS Office and CRM, preferably Salesforce.
Business fluency in English, spoken and written, is a must. Any other European language skill is an advantage.
Skills Required
- Degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical or Mechanical engineering
- More than 5 years of experience in technical and international sales and marketing
- Market or product knowledge in power or distribution transformers
- Experience in business development and account management
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
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