Sales Specialist Engineer

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Specialist Engineer to drive strategic sales initiatives and deliver exceptional customer solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen to support our customers and achieve business growth targets. Manage face-to-face and remote sales activities for new and existing customers. Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate products, services, and solutions for Power Grid Integration in Hitachi energy. Develop and execute marketing strategies for assigned products and solutions. Lead large-scale projects or processes with minimal oversight. support bid team during sales opportunities till close. Location: Dublin (Hybrid) with some travel to project sites. (Also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position) How you'll make an impact Monitor new market requirements and seek proactive engagement with relevant stakeholders by building and managing relationship with them. Enhance the channels to market and optimise solution to ensure a high probability of success. Contribute to local Hitachi Energy Business Unit strategy. Work to develop solutions in line with the strategy through the identification and definition of business opportunities as well as future potential partnerships/collaborations with Hitachi and/or key stakeholders in the industry. Analyses customer needs for the portfolio, securing customer advantages and benefits as well as differentiating from competitors, identification of white spots for capture and new requirement analysis to define with the team solutions to penetrate the market. Ensure the development of marketing & sales plans, focus on Utilities / Renewables, attendance at appropriate industry seminars, development of success stories and news and delivery of same into the social channels. Lead or contribute to creation of pipelines and progress the opportunities into a sustainable and profitable business with low commercial risk. Collaborate with all related Local BUs to ensure alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness in the implementation of marketing & sales strategy, proposal creation and customer negotiations. Participate in internal work groups to share know-how, processes, and market information with local Hitachi Energy Business Units, HUBS, and Industry Network Leads. Your background Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical background is a plus) Strong commercial acumen. Marketing & sales skills with hands-on experience and a track record. Ability to progress the projects as front-end sales & marketing from origination to execution Strategic thinking and good communications and influencing skills Experience in renewable and power utility market in Ireland, Transmission & Distribution experience is a plus Product knowledge Delivery Electrification Systems for large energy users Power Quality Solutions for both commercial and Utility segments Excellent English skills What We Offer: Competitive salary package Generous bonus scheme. 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes. Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. More about us We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization. #L1-AR3 #LI-Hybrid To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.