Trainee Sales (f/m/d)

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to apply the theoretical knowledge learned at university to make a real difference in a truly global company? Join us in building your career at Hitachi Energy and help advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.

Our Sales Trainee Program for the Hub Business Unit Europe aims to jumpstart your career with a unique journey within Hitachi Energy’s various Sales functions. It will take you through three 6-month long work assignments, with the second assignment being an international placement, and then conclude with you establishing yourself in a permanent position with Hitachi Energy. During this journey you will encounter many different business segments, experience career enhancing learning opportunities within our various sales teams and create a strong network within our company.

How you'll make an impact

• Collaborate with local and regional teams within the sales community to drive the energy transition in Germany
• Gain broad and deep understanding of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation solution portfolio
• Active participation in trainings to improve personnel and technical skills
• Understanding of our company and business unit strategies
• Develop your strengths with the help of regular feedback and clearly established performance objectives supported by a mentor
• You will believe in a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages all voices to share their unique perspectives and fuel innovation
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• Master's degree electrical engineering or business engineering
• Proficient in written and spoken German and English, additional languages are considered as an advantage
• Customer-oriented mindset is the key
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• A drive to learn new skills as well as open to receiving and providing feedback
• A positive attitude with an innovative and creative mindset
• International mobility required for your assignments

More about us

• Start date of the program is 1st January 2026
• Permanent work permit to work in Europe
• Applications will not be considered if the required documents are not attached (CV, motivation letter, diploma/university grade transcript)

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