Job description
At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Seize this opportunity with Hitachi Energy as a Pre -Sales Consultant within Enterprise Software Solutions team. You’ll be working with our Sales & Marketing team within (ESS) as a subject matter expert to influence software and service sales across UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East and Africa. With in-depth research and knowledge of regional energy markets, combined with consultative business development techniques, you will be a credible, trusted Consultant to Customers. You’ll represent our award- winning service as a credible, trusted expert in your field. You’ll be supported by our technical IT support team as well as a wider team of business Consultants and Project Managers. You’ll be equipped with ongoing training to build on your proven expertise in the power utility/energy sector. As a Pre- Sales Consultant with Hitachi Energy , you will have the opportunity to use your energy and utility market expertise. With exceptional client relationship skills, you’ll probe and understand your customer’s pain points to help you present compelling tangible solutions which meet their goals and to this end you will demonstrate our award -winning software. So, if you an experienced Advisory Consultant with 3 years’ experience in the energy/utility sector looking and ready for that next step – why not secure your future with a renowned employer pioneering, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions – join us, we are ready for you!
Your responsibilities
- You’ll track and pursue leads to develop a pipe-line of qualified customer orders
- Effectively articulate and present technical information in both pre-and post-sales capacities across a variety of audiences with varying levels of technical expertise
- Contribute to sales and marketing activities including representing ESS at industry events and trade shows
- Work in collaboration with the wider sales team to create high calibre, value-focused client presentations and coordinate software demos.
- Assist in developing account and territory marketing and sales plans as part of the overall strategy
- Provide feedback and recommendations on market demands in EMEA for shaping product roadmap strategies
- Update and maintain customer data and other sales data as required in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Your background
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, Operational Research, Technology, Management or related disciplines.
- 3 years + experience in the energy & utilities sector
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and the ability to deliver professional and persuasive presentations (English language proficiency required).
- A solution focused entrepreneurial mind set
- Strong team player with a flexible approach and willing to support in other areas to achieve an end goal
- A proven track record (or demonstrated ability) of client engagement in the software sector, leading to successful pipeline and business growth
- Effective communication skills and fluent in both spoken and written English – beneficial if you are fluent in other language (s)
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com
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