Sales & Tender Manager for HVDC Products

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HVDC is now looking for a Sales and Tender Manager for HVDC Products that want to engage and grow a driven team. You will have a central part in HVDC Products deliveries while also identifying and drive organizational developments both in a short- and long-term perspective.
We offer you an exciting and dynamic role with close collaboration with other departments and teams at Hitachi Energy globally.
Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. We are therefore interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements.
Your responsibilities
In this exciting role you will be responsible for Sales and Tenders within HVDC Products.
The responsibility includes tendering of our converter valves for HVDC and GPQS, delivery of our optical current transformers and delivery and sales of spare parts for our product portfolio.
Coaching and supporting a team and be liable for the competence development in the areas of Converter valves and Project Management
Continuous improvement of processes to increase in productivity and quality level
Personnel planning and personnel development to ensure, expand and disseminate know-how
Collaborate and coordinate with global stakeholders to create mutual understanding and engagement
Active participation in the management team for HVDC Products; participation in the preparation of the cost center budget as well as regular monitoring
Living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises, and develop people

Your background
You are a flexible leader with good communication skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while driving processes and projects forward
Genuine interest in coaching and developing your team in combination with fostering strong collaboration with peers and interfacing functions, both locally and globally
Previous leadership experience as Team Leader, Project Manager or similar is needed for this role, it is also preferable if you have experience of personnel responsibility but not a must
University degree in engineering or equal is a merit
Experience in engineering, project management, HVDC or GPQS environment, is seen as a merit
The role requires fluent in English, both in speaking and writing to be able to interact with both local and global stakeholders

More about us
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!
Last day to send in your application is 14th of August. Due to summer vacations, it can take us some time to process yours, and we kindly ask for your patience during this time.
Recruiting Manager Thomas Krysen, Global Head HVDC Products, thomas.krysen@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Alexandra Lind alexandra.lind@hitachienergy.com
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