Technical Sales

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane invites a Technical Sales professional to support and deploy applications for reliable MV/HV grid operations. You will drive Bay Level Products within the Grid Automation portfolio across APAC, while engaging customers to tailor solutions that meet critical infrastructure needs.

The role requires 5–10 years in technical sales or engineering, strong communication, and the ability to travel to client sites and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in technical sales, presales, or a relevant engineering role, preferably within the Utility sector.
• Strong understanding of complex technical concepts and the ability to articulate them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel frequently to customer sites and industry events.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy's product lines or related technologies (e.g., Relion 670 series, MicroSCADA, RTU500 series) is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories and target accounts.
• Conduct in-depth technical presentations and demonstrations of Hitachi Energy's Protection and Control products and solutions to prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements, then propose tailored Hitachi Energy solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for Sales teams during customer meetings, product presentations and negotiations.
• Supports bid/no bid analyses and decisions. Participates in project risk review processes.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decisionmakers and technical contacts.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and Hitachi Energy's evolving product portfolio.

Skills

Technical sales

CRM (Salesforce)

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaJob ID:R0141880Date Posted:2026-09-01Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTDProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Job SummaryAs a Technical Sales professional at Hitachi Energy., you will play a pivotal role in supporting and deploying applications to improve the reliability and availability of MV and HV electrical power grids. You will apply your technical skillset to support the Bay Level Products and Solutions within the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation portfolio in Australia and other assigned territories in APAC. As a Protection and Control IED Specialist, you’ll provide applications support to our customers to automate, protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems . You will act as a crucial link between our engineering teams, factory and customers, ensuring that our offerings meet their specific needs and deliver exceptional value.Job ResponsibilitiesProactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories and target accounts.Conduct in-depth technical presentations and demonstrations of Hitachi Energy's Protection and Control products and solutions to prospective and existing clients.Collaborate with customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements, then propose tailored Hitachi Energy solutions.Provide technical leadership for Sales teams during customer meetings, product presentations and negotiationsSupports bid/no bid analyses and decisions. Participates in project risk review processesDevelop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decisionmakers and technical contacts.Work closely with internal engineering, product development, and support teams to ensure customer application requirements and captured and satisfiedStay up to date with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and Hitachi Energy's evolving product portfolio.Offers product and application related trainings for customer accounts and internal teamsProvide market feedback to product management and engineering teams for future product enhancements and development.Participate in industry trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events as a Hitachi representative.Job QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in technical sales, presales, or a relevant engineering role, preferably within the Utility sector.Strong understanding of complex technical concepts and the ability to articulate them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to travel frequently to customer sites and industry events.Knowledge of Hitachi Energy's product lines or related technologies (e.g., Relion 670 series, MicroSCADA, RTU500 series) is a significant advantage.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a results-oriented mindset.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.