Area Sales and Marketing Manager, Components

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We are looking for an area sales manager representing our factory sales and marketing of On-Load Tap-Changers and High Voltage Bushings used in Transformers.
Components is a part of the Transformer Business Unit in Ludvika, Sweden. In this role you will be part of a Sales team and develop an in-depth knowledge of our products and in combination to high sensitivity to our customers needs you will find the right solutions to win customer trust and thereby orders.
You will be a part of a team that has a passion for continuous improvements and quality assurance. We have fun at work and what we do is important with a direct impact on our customers, co-workers, and company’s success!
Your responsibilities 
Work with dedicated markets and generating new business by working closely with our customers to become their first choice when selecting On-Load Tap-Changers and High Voltage Bushings to their Transformers.
Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships also with the transformer manufacturers end-users, which in many cases are utility companies or large industries.
Build close cooperation and teamwork with local sales people to get their support to reach our sales targets and product approvals with end-users through excellent service and your knowledge of customer needs.
Preparation of technical/commercial offers by translate customer requirements into appropriate technology solutions & proposals.
Follow the sales processes to ensure that customer requirements and contracts are handed over to project management team effectively.
Follow-up on sales opportunities to give best forecasting to the management.
Establish plans and continuously follow up so both our short term and long term actions are executed as planned.

Your background
We are looking for an engaged, determined and service-minded person who can work both independently and as well in a team.
You have electrical / technical background and preferably hold a master’s degree combined with commercial competence
You have good communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
You are structured, persistent and well-organized in your way of working and committed to customer satisfaction.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal is required. Other languages are advantageous.
Proven ability to develop and manage customer relationships.
You are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself for continuous development.

More about us 
We hope you are interested to join our team! You are welcome to apply by June 29. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Hiring Manager, Anders Håkansson, +46 706-184318, anders.a.hakansson@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +4610 7383694, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com
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