Solution Line Sales Manager - Grid Edge Solutions GENOVA

Solution Line Sales Manager - Grid Edge Solutions
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Description

**General information**:

**Responsibilities**:

Working closely with the European region Marketing organization to drive profitable business and pipeline growth for Grid Edge Solutions (GES) within Europe in support of the European regional sales teams.

Focuses on strategic partnerships and strong execution to build long term value and sustainable success for both Hitachi Energy and the customer.

Develops and implements a strategy to partner with strategic customers in the BESS business to allow a repeat business.

Drives to reach the target of a strategic alignment for a common project development and by that increase hit-rate and margin as well and grow the volume with these customers.

Works closely with Field Marketing and Sales Teams, to develop structured, enablement plans and marketing campaigns focused on existing and net new pipeline generation.

Works independently to determine the best approach for achieving personal and team goals.

Proven track record of direct or virtual people management

Strong sales and management experience (both direct and indirect), preferrable with GES Knowledge of Grid Automation or comparable market space, competitors, trends and related industries

Previous experience in leading a remote international (sales) team

As a GES Sales Manager, you will have the responsibility to motivate and support your team in reaching the team targets for generating revenue.

You lead a strong alignment with the respective GPG and Hub management.

In developing the pipeline and scoping sales opportunities, you need to be able to visualize the technical requirements communicated by various departments of a prospective client, and to be able to synthesize these into proposed solutions which the client will find compelling.

You must be able to understand the implicit and explicit requirements and navigate these from a techno-commercial perspective.

**Your background**:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent - Engineering, Business/Economics or Information Systems degrees preferred Minimum 10 years of grid edge solutions related industry experience with knowledge of the industry landscape, prospective customers and business network.

A proven track record of managing an international team

Excellent English language skills.

Other European language is highly advantageous

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and the ability to deliver professional and persuasive presentations

Excellent time management, decision-making, presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills Business networks and clients contacts in the Europe region is a plus.

Willingness to travel as required