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Senior Service Sales Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

The Role

Overview

Drive service sales strategy and grow business in the power and energy sector

Key Responsibilities

  • customer engagement
  • business development
  • market research
  • performance reporting
  • compliance
  • strategic planning

Tasks

-Collaboration & Internal Alignment as work closely with internal teams (front-end sales, product sales, marketing, project management, and product management) to develop and execute business strategies and ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations, policies, and guidelines. -Customer Engagement as building and maintaining strong relationships with Hitachi Energy front-end sales teams and customers, understanding customer needs and providing value-added solutions in transformer and grid service portfolios, supporting sustainability-driven solutions such as Econiq / Retro fill, oil regeneration, cooling upgrades, capacity enhancements, site repairs, and digital asset monitoring. -Sales & Business Development as identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in targeted markets, developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans to achieve order and revenue targets, conducting market research to understand industry trends, competitors, and customer requirements and developing contract strategies, proposals, and quotations ensuring compliance with technical standards, budgets, and timescales. -Performance Monitoring as regular reporting on sales pipeline, order intake, and business development activities, meet and exceed assigned sales and profitability targets and track and analyze market data, trends, and competitor activity to continuously improve strategies. -You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • transformers
  • switchgear
  • gis
  • salesforce
  • electrical engineering
  • 15+ years

What You Bring

-Strong background in transformers and related components, switchgear (LV/MV), high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, GIS, and related power equipment. -Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments. -Strong commercial acumen with ability to prepare competitive tenders, negotiate contracts, and manage risks and knowledge of digital asset monitoring and lifecycle services in power equipment. -Prior exposure to turnkey projects or engineering construction is an added advantage. -Deep understanding of construction, operation, and maintenance of power equipment (transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, GIS, etc.). -A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred. -Proficiency in sales tools and CRM platforms, especially Salesforce and strong analytical and reporting skills (pipeline analysis, forecasting, business intelligence tools). -Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. -Minimum 15 years of experience in Service Business within the power and energy sector and 5 years in a team leader or supervisory role with proven leadership skills.

The Company

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

Sector Specialisms

Utility

Industry

Transport

Infrastructure

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Automation

Digital Systems & Services

Power Quality Solutions

Electrification