Sales Manager

pstrongHitachi Rail /strong is looking for an experienced strongSales Manager /strongto drive business growth in the railway and urban transportation market. The role combines market development, customer engagement, bid support and cross-functional collaboration to help deliver winning solutions for our customers. /ppbr / /ppstronguAbout Us /u /strong /ppstrongA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. /strong /ppbr / /ppstronguAccountabilities /u /strong /pulliIdentify and develop new business opportunities across domestic railway markets. /liliBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders. /liliSupport bid activities, including market engagement, opportunity qualification and commercial positioning. /liliContribute to sales strategy, pipeline development and market analysis to support business growth. /liliCoordinate with engineering, bidding, finance and delivery teams to shape competitive and compliant solutions. /liliRepresent the company at customer meetings, industry events and business development initiatives. /li /ulpbr / /ppuCompetencies /u /pulliCommercial mindset with strong customer focus. /liliExcellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. /liliAbility to work effectively in a cross-functional /liliResults-oriented approach with strong planning and prioritisation skills. /liliProactive attitude and capability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel. /li /ulpbr / /ppstronguRequired Skills/ Knowledge /u /strong /pulliProven experience, at least 3 years, in sales, business development or bid support within the railway, transportation or infrastructure sector. /liliStrong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics and commercial drivers. /liliExperience working with complex tenders, pre-bid activities or opportunity qualification processes. /liliAbility to collaborate with technical stakeholders to develop business opportunities. /liliStrong command of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel. /li /ulpbr / /ppstronguDesired Skills/ Knowledge /u /strong /pulliExperience in signalling, digital rail, operation control systems or turnkey transportation projects. /liliKnowledge of public procurement processes and contractual frameworks in the rail sector. /li /ulpbr / /ppstronguEducation/Qualifications /u /strong /pulliEssential: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline. /li /ulpbr / /ppuLanguages /u /pulliFluent Italian and professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. /liliAdditional European languages would be considered an advantage. /li /ulpbr / /ppAlla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B3, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale. Retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 40.000€ e 52.000€. /ppbr / /ppstrongThank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at /strong /ppbr / /ppstrongAt Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. /strong /ppbr / /ppstrongWe would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at /strong /p