What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Sales Manager position at Hitachi Energy?
The opportunity
Are you passionate about driving growth, building customer relationships, and advancing the future of electrical infrastructure? Join Hitachi Energy as an Area Sales Manager supporting the High Voltage business unit and help expand our presence across the Southeast region in North America. In this highly visible role, you will combine your technical expertise and commercial acumen to promote industry-leading high voltage breaker solutions while supporting customers, sales teams, and strategic business initiatives.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, helping develop winning sales strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and delivering technical and commercial solutions that address evolving customer needs. Working closely with sales, engineering, marketing, and product management teams, you will play a key role in expanding market share, strengthening customer partnerships, and contributing to the growth of a global technology leader committed to a sustainable energy future.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How you'll make an impact
Drive sales growth and business development for high voltage breaker solutions
Promote products through customer meetings, webinars, presentations, and seminars
Develop technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with bid and proposal teams
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and emerging market segments
Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements
Support customers with technical expertise and application guidance
Participate in customer discussions, technical clarifications, and site visits
Develop sales forecasts and help achieve revenue, order, and profitability targets
Your background
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 7 years of sales and/or marketing experience
Experience in the electrical industry; high voltage breaker experience preferred
Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills
Ability to develop business strategies and manage multiple priorities effectively
Willingness to travel approximately 30% or more as required
More about us
Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future
Grow through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities
Work in an inclusive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
Retirement Savings - 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO, paid holidays
Professional Growth - Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
Family Support - Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.