Senior Tender and Sales Support Specialist
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a **Senior Tender and Sales Support Specialist** to join its Global Center of Competence for Power Quality. In this role, you will lead local and remote teams of 5 to 20 people and manage the entire tender process from initial inquiry through negotiation and operational handover. Responsibilities include defining tender strategies, conducting target costing and risk/opportunity analyses, and preparing cost estimates alongside technical and commercial terms with engineering and sales teams. You will also maintain tender documentation and win/loss analyses, report data to senior management, and represent the company in customer meetings. The position offers flexible working hours and is covered by a collective agreement. Applicants must hold a **bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field**, paired with at least **5 years of experience in tender management** or sales support within a B2B environment. Prior experience in the energy or industrial sector is preferred. Strong knowledge of commercial terms, contract law, and risk management is required, as well as excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Proficiency in Swedish is considered an advantage.
Career opportunities in Europe
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.
As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.
As a Tender and Sales Support Specialist within the Global Center of Competence for Power Quality, you will have the opportunity to lead teams of 5-20 people located locally and remotely, building competitive and comprehensive bids, driving the tender process and managing target costing and risk/opportunities analysis. An analytical mindset is desired, as you will define the tender strategy, prepare and present data to Senior Management and be the key contact inside the Global Center of Competence towards the business and customers for the tenders you will be responsible for.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the entire tender process from initial inquiry, submission, negotiation and handover to operations, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, technical documentation and commercial terms in conjunction with sales and technical teams.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of tender documents, templates, best practices and Win/loss analysis, helping to improve efficiency and effectiveness of tenders.
- Report to Senior Managers in behalf of the tender providing quality data with good clarity, contributing to decision making processes.
- Participate in customer meetings and presentations as required, representing Hitachi Energy in a professional manner.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tender management, sales support, or a similar role within a B2B environment, preferably in the energy or industrial sector.
- Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, contract law, and risk management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage but not a must.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
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