Junior Account Manager

Hitachi Energy; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking an individual to assist senior account managers in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves supporting account management tasks, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, up to 2 years of relevant sales experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work policy and various employee benefits including insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

Pension plan with employer contribution

Bonus program

24/7 employee and family assistance program

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid work from home policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective client interactions.
• Up to 2 years of sales or business development experience in Ontario customers.
• Foundational understanding of the energy industry and familiarity with Hitachi Energy's products.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assistance to senior account managers across various tasks.
• Identify new business opportunities within utility segments.
• Contribute to development of sales strategies and accurate forecasts.
• Support senior account managers on customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist in coordinating a wide range of sales activities.
• Participate in market research initiatives to identify emerging trends.
• Contribute to building strong relationships with key clients.
• Continuously develop skills in sales and account management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. What we deliver is used almost universally, with more than three quarters of the world’s population positively impacted by what we do. Founded on 100+ years of engineering heritage and enriched by diversity, we balance social, environmental, and economic values for a sustainable society. We employ more than 40,000 people in more than 90 countries.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Supporting Senior Account Managers: Provide comprehensive assistance to senior colleagues across various tasks, including account management, pipeline management and administration as RFP, quotes, and other sales activities focused to cultivate of strong customer relationships.
• Identifying New Sales Leads: Actively participate in the identification of new business opportunities within the utility segments including distribution, generation and transmission.
• Assisting in Sales Planning: Contribute meaningfully to the development of sales strategies, detailed account plans, and accurate sales forecasts.
• Customer Communication: Support Senior Account Managers as per need basis on customer inquiries, maintaining consistent and proactive communication with clients to ensure high satisfaction and promptly address any issues while ensuring proper alignment with Sr Account Managers.
• Sales Process Coordination: Assist in coordinating a wide range of sales activities, including the logistics and development of proposals with our inside sales team, ensuring the customers needs are captured in our offering, and efficient order processing.
• Market Research: Participate in thorough market research initiatives to identify emerging trends, competitive landscapes, and new opportunities for Hitachi Energy's innovative products and services.
• Building Relationships: Actively contribute to building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Learning and Development: Seize the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, continuously developing your skills in sales, account management, and gaining deeper expertise in the energy sector.

Your background

• Communication Skills: Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential for effective client and internal interactions.
• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related field.
• Sales Experience: up to 2 years sales or business development in Ontario customers, ideally within the energy sector.
• Technical Knowledge: A foundational understanding of the energy industry and a basic familiarity with Hitachi Energy's products and services.
• Results Orientation: Must be a driven, hands on and resourceful results‑oriented individual with proven problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

More About Us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid work from home policy.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.