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In this role, you will play an important part in driving the adoption of digital Grid Automation solutions across the Finnish market.\nWhether you are an experienced sales professional or at the beginning of your career, we would be happy to hear from you. What matters is your interest in Grid Automation, customers, and developing business. The scope and responsibilities of the role will be tailored according to your background, experience, and development potential.\nFor candidates at the beginning of their career, the role may initially focus more on tendering, proposal preparation, and sales support activities. As your experience grows, the role will develop toward greater customer and sales responsibility. Experienced candidates can take broader ownership of customer engagement and business development from the start.\nHow you´ll make an impact\n\nGrid Automation portfolio sales and marketing activities for selected customers in Finland.\nResponsibility for promoting and selling the Grid Automation Systems portfolio.\nIdentify and develop new customer and partner opportunities.\nTake an active role in sales activities by supporting and working closely with tendering teams, including the preparation and coordination of technical and commercial proposals.\nWork with local units and the Front-End Sales (FES) organization to identify and develop new business opportunities.\nDevelop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets.\nRepresent the company at fairs, seminars, and customer events.\nMonitor sales performance and ensure KPIs are met within your area of responsibility.\nContinuously develop your technical, commercial, and product knowledge.\nYour background\nDegree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.\nStrong interest in sales, with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset.\nAbility to build networks and develop long-term customer relationships.\nExperience or knowledge in Grid Automation areas such as Protection & Control, Substation Automation, SCADA, BESS, Energy Portfolio Management, Asset & Work Management, or Communications.\nKnowledge of the Finnish energy market and key stakeholders is an advantage.\nStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.\nFluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.\nExperience in sales, tendering, project delivery, or service business related to Grid Automation systems, software solutions, or lifecycle services is considered a plus.\nMore about us\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply no later than 22 November 2026. Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires.\nFor more about the role, please contact Lasse Autio, Market Manager, \nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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