Senior Service Sales Specialist

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID: R0127393

Date Posted: 2026-06-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:  Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Service Sales Specialist in the Benelux region.

In this role, you drive growth of service business across high-voltage systems, transformers, and grid connections.

You work closely with customers to improve asset reliability and performance.

You help them extend equipment lifetime and optimize maintenance strategies.

You focus strongly on business development.

You identify new service opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.

You act as a trusted partner for long-term service agreements and lifecycle solutions.

You also support the growth of digital and performance-based services.

You collaborate with technical and commercial teams across the organization.

This role gives you high visibility and impact in a growing service business.

How you’ll make an impact

Identify and develop new service opportunities across HV and transformer portfolios

Grow service revenue within strategic accounts through renewals and extensions

Expand business into new customers and non-OEM installed base

Promote service agreements, including SLA, SFA, and long-term contracts

Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders across functions

Understand customer needs and propose value-based service solutions

Support customers in defining maintenance and lifecycle strategies

Manage the full sales process from opportunity to contract closure

Prepare proposals with technical and commercial teams

Maintain a reliable pipeline and sales forecast

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in service sales

Experience in energy, transformers, or high-voltage environments

Proven track record in growing service business and contracts

Understanding of lifecycle services and maintenance strategies

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels

Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society.

We offer:

A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

The chance to contribute to the energy transition and sustainability

40 days vacation, company car, bonus, remote hybrid, pension scheme and many other benefits.

Your Next Step

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a global team shaping the future of energy.

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