Network Control Senior Sales Manager - Gulf and Iraq | Al Hidd, Bahrain

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Al-Hidd; Hybrid; BHD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive growth of Network Control solutions across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS and ADMS, plus related generation, transmission and distribution applications.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic pursuits, engage executives, deliver compelling presentations and close complex utility projects, with a strong track record in digitalization of utilities and multi-market negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Power Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years within the power and energy industry.
• Minimum 7 years in Grid Automation, Power Systems or Digital Utility solution sales.
• Minimum 5 years selling Network Control solutions including SCADA, EMS, DMS/ADMS, OMS and Generation Management Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Generation, Transmission and Distribution operations is mandatory.
• Proven customer-facing experience including executive presentations, solution workshops and commercial negotiations.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory. Arabic is highly desirable.
• Traveling expectancy across the Middle East and Africa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver order intake, revenue and profitability targets for Network Control solutions and services.
• Develop and maintain executive-level customer relationships.
• Lead opportunity qualification, pursuit strategy, offer preparation, negotiations, closure and booking.
• Drive market development across MEA and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with technical experts, bid managers and account teams.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM reporting and business reviews.
• Support marketing and thought leadership activities.

Skills

Executive presentations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation

Tools

CRM software

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Network Control Senior Sales Manager - Gulf and Iraq

Reporting Line: Middle East and Africa - Head of Sales for Network Control Solution Line
Job Type: Full Time

enior Sales Manager, Network Control Solutions (SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS, ADMS)

Mission Statement

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sales Manager to drive growth of Network Control solutions across the Middle East and Africa. The role focuses on SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS, ADMS, Generation, Transmission and Distribution applications, building long-term customer relationships, leading strategic pursuits and closing complex utility projects. The ideal candidate must possess deep domain expertise in Network Control and utility operations and be capable of engaging utility executives, delivering compelling presentations and leading commercial negotiations.

Main Accountabilities

• Deliver order intake, revenue and profitability targets for Network Control solutions and services.
• Develop and maintain executive-level customer relationships.
• Lead opportunity qualification, pursuit strategy, offer preparation, negotiations, closure and booking.
• Drive market development across MEA and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with technical experts, bid managers and account teams.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM reporting and business reviews.
• Support marketing and thought leadership activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Power Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years within the power and energy industry.
• Minimum 7 years in Grid Automation, Power Systems or Digital Utility solution sales.
• Minimum 5 years selling Network Control solutions including SCADA, EMS, DMS/ADMS, OMS and Generation Management Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Generation, Transmission and Distribution operations is mandatory.
• Applicants must possess direct and substantial experience in Network Control, SCADA, EMS, DMS, OMS, ADMS or closely related utility software domains.
• Applicants with non-relevant industry or product experience will not be considered.
• Proven customer-facing experience including executive presentations, solution workshops and commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated track record closing large-scale utility digitalization projects.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory. Arabic is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct presentations and negotiations in French and English.
• Traveling expectancy across the Middle East and Africa.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-10

Reference number R0125482

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.