Area Sales Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location: Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland Job ID: R0151057 Date Posted: 2026-11-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Are you passionate about driving business growth in the energy sector and building strong customer relationships across international markets? Join Hitachi Energy and become part of a global sales team shaping the future of sustainable power systems. As Area Sales Manager for our Medium Voltage Surge Arrester portfolio, you will work closely with local sales organizations, key customers, and industry partners worldwide to grow our market presence and deliver innovative technical solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys combining commercial strategy, customer engagement, and international collaboration. How you’ll make an impact Develop and execute sales and account development strategies to achieve growth targets within your assigned territory and customer base Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities and strategic customer relationships Build and maintain strong partnerships with utilities, OEMs, EPCs, and industrial customers Support, coach, and collaborate with local sales teams around the world to drive business success Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities Prepare sales forecasts, business plans, and market analyses to support strategic decision-making Partner closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business success Lead commercial negotiations and support contract closure while ensuring profitability and compliance with company policies Represent Hitachi Energy at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and trade fairs Your background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline Minimum five years of experience in technical B2B sales, technical project management, business development, or technical sales support Strong understanding of the energy industry, particularly power transmission and distribution markets Proven track record of achieving sales targets, developing successful sales strategies, and driving sustainable business growth Strong customer focus with excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Analytical, structured, proactive, and flexible working style with a high level of ownership and responsibility Experience working in international and cross-functional environments; proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office applications Fluency in English; additional languages, especially German, are an advantage Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25–50%) More about us At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative technologies and solutions that support the global energy transition. You will join an international and collaborative environment where your ideas, expertise, and ambition can make a real impact. Bring your passion, your technical expertise, and your drive to grow business in a rapidly evolving market. We look forward to meeting you. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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