Area Sales Manager - NAM - Power Quality

About the position

Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. As an Area Sales Manager for North America region, you will be part of a multicultural and international team of professionals at Power Quality in Belgium. You'll engage and contribute to delivering our product solutions. We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with. Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!

Responsibilities

• Develop and achieve assigned KPIs for Power Quality products across North America region.
• Promote Hitachi Energy's products through webinars, seminars, and presentations.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities and challenges across the region in the product area.
• Identify areas for improvement in sales processes and implement enhancements.
• Maintain effective customer relationships to understand customer needs to offer tailored product solutions.
• Handle customer quotation requests, configure products, and prepare offers that meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other factory departments, including order processing, design, and planning.
• Ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with sales channels, provide guidance on product-related queries, and act as an ambassador of our pioneering technologies.
• Conduct risk mitigation, evaluate market conditions, gather market intelligence, and prepare market plans, sales forecasts, and reports.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or higher degree in electrical engineering/ business.
• Minimum 5-10 years Experience in sales within the energy industry is a plus.
• Technical background of power quality or similar business.
• Structured and organized, with a proven ability to take ownership.
• Self-motivated and dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Willing to travel for customer visits (min 30%).
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Belgium
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role.