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The opportunity:

We are seeking a technically skilled and customer-focused Senior Sales Engineer to lead sales and tendering activities for high-voltage (HV) products and solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building client relationships, and brings a strong understanding of HV systems and market dynamics.

How you will make an impact:

• You will drive sales of HV equipment (e.g., GIS, circuit breakers, Econiq, DTB) by identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and delivering tailored solutions.
• You will prepare and submit high-quality, timely tenders and quotations with strong technical and commercial content, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
• You will build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• You will advocate for advanced technologies such as non-SF6 solutions and Econiq, and support market education through presentations and roadshows.
• You will work closely with Account Managers, Product groups, and Marketing to align on strategy, share market intelligence, and support joint initiatives & monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to inform pricing strategies, product positioning, and business development.
• You will take full ownership of sales targets, contribute to strategic account planning, and support favorable contract negotiations and terms, ensure adherence to safety, integrity, and quality standards, and maintain accurate records in Salesforce (SFDC) and meet reporting KPIs.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background:

• You hold bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• More than 7 years of experience in technical sales or engineering within the HV industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (SFDC) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English (speaking, listening, and writing).

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
• International working environment and empowering working culture.
• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.