Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zürich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

　　Seize this exciting opportunity as our Market Manager High Voltage Products Switzerland within Hitachi Energy Switzerland. You will lead our High Voltage Products team from in marketing and sales activities, with the goal to develop profitable and sustainable business for the complete product portfolio, from Air/Gas Insulated Switchgear to Power & Industry Components and Service.

　　You will drive and implement strategies together with the Hub Europe Sales & Marketing Manager to ensure appropriate sales and marketing results for Switzerland.

　　Your responsibilities

　　Develops business strategies and sales- and marketing plans in partnership with local Marketing and Sales teamsServes as escalation point for questions and issues and collects customer feedback and inputEnsures proposals are developed and approved to enable negotiationsFull Ownership and P&L responsibility for the High Voltage Swiss Team, including orders received forecast and competitive feedback.Ensures that certifications and engineering capability aligns to local market needsParticipates in the budgeting process, representing the Global Business Unit in the local marketCoordinates product lifecycle marketing initiatives and supports the factory sales and marketing activities in the countryOversees the market intelligence process, ensuring detailed market analyses of market drivers and trends, key competition, and emerging technologiesMonthly forecasting accountability and ad-hoc reports to monitor market and progressCustomer quality management & resolution support, driving resolution of customer quality issues to fullest satisfactionActive ownership and participation in the Risk Review processEnsures local sales teams are provided with necessary training and receive appropriate accreditationMember of the Front End Sales CH Hitachi Energy leadership team

　　Your Background

　　Switchgear background with proven experience working within the low, medium, or preferably high voltage segmentTransmission & Distribution Utility customer knowledge and experience preferableA proven sales and customer relationship management track record in a related fieldPeople management experienceExperience in overseeing quotation preparation to promote optimal outcomeStrong stakeholder engagementFluent German and English language skills, knowledge of French and Italian is an advantage