Graduate Sales Specialist

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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Graduate Sales Specialist to develop and learn about opportunities to position Hitachi Energy as the partner of choice, deliver strategically focused bids, lead negotiations, successful contract closure. This position involves working in collaboration across many stakeholders and will require excellent open and honest communication skills, with a strategic mind and an ability to work with a team to meet strict deadlines. 

This opportunity is great for someone who has a passion for our industry and is looking to work closely with customers and help us grow our opportunities by building new and existing relationships. You will be working closely with our Marketing and Sales Manager, learning our industry-confident communication and sales techniques.

Location: Birmingham (Remote) with some travel to project sites. (Also note we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this position)

How you’ll make an impact

• Bid Support, assist in preparing bids, estimates, and quotations by gathering information, formatting documents, and helping ensure all required inputs are included. Support the team in following internal processes and governance.

• Customer Interaction, help maintain positive relationships with customers by supporting meetings, preparing materials, and responding to basic queries. Work closely with sales and bid teams to understand customer needs.

• Business Insight, Support the team in researching customer needs and market trends. Help identify potential opportunities and contribute ideas during team discussions.

• Marketing and Sales Support, assist in creating marketing materials, attending industry events, and collecting success stories. Help ensure plans and activities are aligned with team goals.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, electrical or construction

• Passion for marketing and sales, working with customers within our industry

• Desire to learn selling solutions rather than products, with a focus on winning forecast opportunities and managing large customer relationships. 

• Strategic thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to influence and work under pressure. 

• Proven skills in customer and stakeholder management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package

• Generous bonus scheme.

• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays

• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.

• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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