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Mission Statement:
As the Business Development Manager for our Grid Automation segment, you will play a critical role within the Sales organization, accountable for identifying and addressing customer needs in the pre-bid phase. You will lead pre-sales initiatives, engage with customers early in the sales process, and collaborate closely with sales and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Your responsibilities:
- Initiate and nurture relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and challenges.
- Deliver compelling demonstrations and presentations that showcase our solutions' value and benefits.
- Engage with customers early to generate leads and drive interest in our offerings.
- Lead and mentor the pre-sales team to ensure alignment with business objectives and sales strategies.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies and unique value propositions.
- Provide technical guidance and support during the sales process, answering customer inquiries and overcoming objections.
- Conduct thorough competitive analysis to position our offerings effectively in the market.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality proposals and bids, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and requirements.
- Utilize feedback and lessons learned to continuously enhance proposal quality and increase win rates.
- Work closely with product development, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
- Facilitate communication between pre-sales, sales, and delivery teams to align on customer needs and project scopes.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background:
- Candidate should hold Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, pre-sales, engineering, or a related role within the energy or automation industry.
- Strong understanding of grid automation technologies, products, and solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex sales cycles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
Company Details
Hitachi Energy
Zurich, Switzerland
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