Sales Manager

Description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Sales Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure the implementation of the company commercial strategy

• Ensure the definition of the guidelines for the Bid Preparation strategy in terms of Strategic goals

• Ensure – in collaboration with qualification and proposal units – the execution of all bidding/qualification activities up to the delegated authority

• Ensure the acquisition and reporting of relevant market information in order to optimize the sales activities for the assigned customers

• Ensure the definition and maintenance of a data base with key sales relevant data information for the assigned customers

• Ensure the implementation of the bidding AIDA data

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development or Bidding position, or a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• Experience in business operations and/or commercial activities, such as negotiation and contracting skills in a B2B context.
• Technical aptitude and the ability to learn technical matter.
• Planning and Organizational skills to plan and execute a customer account strategy.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• Prior experience working in the railroad industry (preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Technical

Background

Languages: English Proficiency

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.   We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.Hitachi Rail-sts.com/en/careers.

 It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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