Technical Sales specialist

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience1–3 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Leveljunior
  • Posted19 Sept 2026
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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 1+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Sales tendering tools
  • Power grid systems
  • Gas-insulated switchgear
  • Electrical engineering
  • Technical tendering
  • Commercial proposals
  • Cost analysis
  • English

The role

A sales engineer at an electrical equipment manufacturer prepares gas-insulated switchgear quotations, evaluates power grid solutions, and coordinates technical tendering with sales, design, project management, and supply chain teams. The role develops commercial proposals and performs cost analysis for high-voltage and medium-voltage products.

Full job description

Currently, we are looking for a suitable candidate to fulfill the role of Sales Support Specialist at our India Operations Centre (INOPC) in Chennai, India.

Main responsibilities

Prepare Timely and comprehensive offers / Quotations for Gas Insulated switchgear RFQ / Enquires.Determine most technical appropriate and cost-effective solutionsCollaborate across the Sales support team in offering solutions to country / region specific customers.Close collaboration with the Product Group Territory Marketing & Service Sales Managers responsible for the global market.Analyze customer needs through general market info and information provided by Service FES/Territory Managers.Ensure all proposals follow relevant Hitachi Energy Procedures and guidelinesRationalize terms and conditionsReview and analyse the Offers/Quotations technical documents and requirements and identifies the scope of supply, configuration of the product with relevant options, prepares list of technical deviations and clarifications, prepares data sheets, prepares comments to customer’s technical specifications including quality plans, painting specifications, document lists, etc.Preparation of complete commercial quotation considering different strategies.Supporting ASMs during Offers/Quotations for adequate follow-up and proper answers during the Offer clarification process.Coordinating with multiple functions (Design, Project management, SCM etc) as part of tendering activity.Cost analysis & Lost proposal analysis to obtain better future offering

Requirements

Experience and skill to prepare and support Offer / quotation Process.Experienced in Sales / tendering tools (Any Sales / tendering tools)Knowledge of Power Grid Market & System offeringsElectrical Engineer with 1 to 3 years of professional work experience in GIS or EPC or any High voltage / medium voltage electrical product sales & tendering.Excellent communication skills in English

Publication date : 2026-09-19