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About this Service Sales & Marketing Specialist role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Location:

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Job ID:

R0130266

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Marketing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Service Sales Manager to generate opportunities, secure profitable sales, and deliver exceptional customer value. Your focus will be on Installed Base (IB) penetration and promoting the full-Service Product portfolio in collaboration with other service units. You will play a key role in building long‑term customer relationships, responding quickly to customer needs, and shaping innovative solutions. If you're proactive, driven, and ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Prepare proposals, quotations, and competitive bids with accurate technical and commercial inputs.

  • Drive proactive and reactive sales for High Voltage and Transformer service portfolios.

  • Evaluate client requirements, assess commercial terms, and propose techno‑commercial solutions.

  • Manage the tendering process, pricing strategies, and risk reviews in coordination with the Service Sales Manager.

  • Maintain project pipelines, forecasts, and documentation using Hitachi Energy tools.

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, respond promptly to issues, and represent the customer’s voice internally.

  • Identify new market opportunities and develop strategic sales plans.

  • Support marketing initiatives, product launches, and customer meetings.

  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, HSE policies, and quality standards.

  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a disciplined approach to delivering accurate and timely results.

  • You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 5 to 10 years of experience in service sales, estimation, bids, and proposals, with strong customer relationship skills.

  • Proven understanding of Hitachi Energy systems and products.

  • Experience within the Energy sector.

  • Strong commercial, technical, and negotiation capabilities.

  • Ability to work independently with a strategic, results‑oriented approach.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Willingness to travel across assigned countries as required.

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smar

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