General Sales & Marketing Specialist Professional - French Speaker required

Job TitleSales & Marketing Specialist – French Speaking Markets (Electrical Power Solutions)Job LevelSpecialist ProfessionalJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Sales & Marketing Specialist to grow and manage our business across French Speaking countries (African Countries), with a strong focus on Grid Integration (HV Substations) Business. The ideal candidate is a native or fluent French speaker with 3–5 years of proven sales experience in power, electrical, or energy-related industries.This role combines hands-on sales execution, strategic marketing planning, and brand and product performance management, while serving as a subject-matter expert within the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesSales & Business DevelopmentDrive face-to-face and remote sales activities with new and existing customers across Francophone marketsIdentify customer needs and propose appropriate electrical power products, services, and solutionsDevelop and manage a robust sales pipeline to consistently achieve and exceed sales targetsNegotiate commercial terms and close complex sales dealsBuild long-term relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partnersMarketing & Brand ManagementPlan, develop, and execute market-specific marketing strategies aligned with overall business objectivesSupport product positioning, go-to-market initiatives, and brand development in Francophone regionsMonitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunitiesCustomer Support & Stakeholder EngagementProvide high-quality customer support related to product information, pricing, delivery, billing, and issue resolutionAct as a trusted advisor to customers on technical and commercial matters related to electrical power solutionsCollaborate closely with internal teams (engineering, operations, finance, and logistics)Leadership & ExpertiseServe as a recognized professional in sales and marketing within the Grid and Power Quality Solution and Solution Services in Francophone countries domain.Manage large projects or processesHandle complex business problems requiring advanced analysis and judgmentRequired Qualifications3–5 years of sales experience in electrical power, energy, industrial, or related technical sectors (HV Substation experience preferred)Proven experience selling in French Speaking countries (Africa, or other French-speaking markets)Fluent French (spoken and written) is mandatory; English proficiency is a strong advantageDemonstrated success in achieving or exceeding sales targetsStrong understanding of technical electrical or power-based products and solutionsPreferred Skills & CompetenciesStrong commercial negotiation and closing skillsAbility to manage complex customer relationships and projectsStrategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilityAnalytical mindset with experience managing budgets and P&LExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsWillingness to travel within Francophone regions as requiredCompensation & IncentivesCompetitive base salaryPerformance-based incentives linked to achievement of sales targetsHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.