.Area Sales Manager (f/m/d) page is loaded## Area Sales Manager (f/m/d)locations: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0109718**Location:**Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland**Job ID:**R0109718**Date Posted:**2025-11-24**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY LTD**Profession (Job Category):**Sales, Marketing & Product Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**As an Area Sales Manager you ensure active market penetration for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) and Live Tank Circuit Breaker (LTB) Service within the assigned sales area for Hitachi Energy and end-customers. You are leading sales teams in Local Service Units and you are responsible for the training and knowledge sharing to our local sales staff. You are working closely together with our Product Service Center, our Local Service Units as well as World-Class Front End Sales. With your market-presence and customer understanding you sell and develop our versatile service portfolio and ensure profitable growth and high customer satisfaction.**How you'll make an impact*** Pro-active sales, acquisition and marketing activities in assigned sales area for Standardized and Non-Standardized service offerings, includes definition of pricing for sales area* Prepare offers in close collaboration with customer and internal partners* Develop and understand customer requirements and actively support customer decisions, provide customer support, consulting services and actively receive customer feedback.* Actively solve customer requests, complaints or issues competent in a timely manner* Develop and look after customer relationships (internal and external), sales and service channels* Provide yearly market analysis, competitor analysis, customer developments and regional challenges* Closely monitor customer budgets and targets with actuals and actively close gaps**Your background*** Higher education with technical and/or commercial focus (University, FH, TS or similar)* Profound experience in sales, acquisitions and negotiations* Several years of work experience, preferably in a similar position* Very good knowledge with SAP, MS Office* Drive and persistence combined with strong skills in motivation others* Fluent in English, other languages (e.g. German) are a plus* Willingness to travel up to 50%* You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement* You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities* We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought* Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all* Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities* A competitive compensation and benefits package## 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 on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. #J-18808-Ljbffr