Sales operations specialist - experienced professional

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0122607

Date Posted:

2026-07-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity
We are looking for a Sales Operations Specialist to join our bushings and tap changers team in Ludvika, Sweden! In this role, you bring a few years of relevant experience and contribute with hands-on expertise and a proactive approach to improving how we work across sales, marketing, and communication.

Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and you will be part of a collaborative and driven team where your experience will help shape ways of working and drive continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with strong opportunities for career development and long-term growth. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and flexibility to help you balance professional and personal priorities.

As a Sales Operations Specialist, you will operate in an international environment where you not only support but also refine and develop sales and marketing practices. You will take ownership of initiatives, contribute to the evolution of tools and processes, and translate data-driven insights into tangible business improvements. If you are a structured, curious, and solution-oriented professional who enjoys driving results and influencing stakeholders, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

How you’ll make an impact

• Drive and coordinate business development initiatives within sales operations, ensuring progress and measurable outcomes
• Take ownership of developing and optimizing sales tools and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen alignment of sales strategies and operational execution
• Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and translate these into actions
• Contribute actively to the development and continuous improvement of sales forecasts and performance reporting
• Identify improvement areas and lead initiatives that enhance sales operations and support business growth
• Share knowledge and support colleagues in adopting new tools, processes, and best practices
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while supporting colleagues and the business
 

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or equivalent professional experience
• Preferably you have around 3–7 years of experience within sales operations, analytics or project management
• Solid understanding of sales operations frameworks, tools, and ways of working
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems and sales analytics tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into actionable improvements
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong communication skills, with confidence in interacting in an international environment; fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus but not mandatory

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advertisement might be made offline with short notice, don’t delay – apply today!
 

Recruiting Manager, Michael Kornek, michael.kornek@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position.

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52, Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Christian Falevik, Christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com

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