Service Sales Account Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. is seeking a Service Sales Account Manager to support customers across British Columbia by promoting and selling the Engineering & Service portfolio.

You will fortify trusted customer relationships, advance grid modernization, and align operational goals with advanced service solutions to enhance asset performance. You will manage key accounts, develop regional plans with marketing, and forecast opportunities using Salesforce, while upholding safety, integrity, and

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in Canada.
• Engineering degree, bachelor’s degree, or technologist diploma.
• Proven outside sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years total experience, at least 3 with direct customer contact and selling large project solutions.
• Knowledge of energy market and competitors; sales with Utilities, EPCs, Data Centers, Oil & Gas, Renewables.
• Knowledge of transformers, HV equipment, protection & control, substation equipment.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders to drive growth.
• Ability to present and promote new technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand service business with key BC accounts.
• Build long-term customer relationships and align solutions with objectives.
• Drive sales across the full Engineering packaging & Service portfolio.
• Prepare customer and regional sales plans with marketing and internal stakeholders.
• Identify regional market opportunities with market managers.
• Monitor trends to shape sales and marketing approaches.
• Grow and manage the opportunity pipeline using Salesforce.
• Review installed base information and propose asset-based opportunities.
• Maintain market insights to support commercial decisions.
• Demonstrate safety and integrity while supporting colleagues and business goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Sales experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic selling

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree

Technologist diploma

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details

Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Job ID: R0144544

Date Posted: 2026-09-09

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Service Sales Account Manager – support customers across British Columbia by promoting and selling Hitachi Energy’s Engineering & Service portfolio. You will help utilities and industrial organizations strengthen the reliability, performance, and lifespan of critical power system assets by aligning their operational goals with advanced service solutions. You will build trusted customer relationships, contribute to grid modernization efforts, and support the adoption of technologies that improve safety, reliability, and asset performance. Your work enables customers to optimize their installed base, make informed decisions, and implement service strategies tailored to their operational needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage, expand, and strengthen service business with key accounts in the British Columbia utility and industrial sectors.
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships by understanding needs and aligning solutions with short‑and long‑term objectives.
• Drive sales volume across the full Engineering packaging & Service portfolio.
• Prepare customer and regional sales plans in partnership with marketing and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and develop regional market opportunities in collaboration with market managers.
• Monitor customer and market trends to shape effective sales and marketing approaches.
• Grow and manage the opportunity pipeline and maintain accurate forecasting using Salesforce.
• Review installed base information, analyze opportunities, and propose paths that leverage asset intelligence.
• Maintain market insights on competitive positioning to support commercial decision‑making.
• Demonstrate core values of safety and integrity while supporting colleagues and business goals.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Engineering degree, bachelor’s degree, technologist diploma, or proven outside sales experience.
• Minimum total of 5 years professional experience with at least 3 years’ directly involved with customer contact and selling large project solutions.
• Knowledge of the energy market and competitors, including sales experience with Utilities, Developers, EPCs, Data Centers, Oil & Gas, and Renewables.
• Knowledge of transformers, High voltage equipment, protection & control, and substation equipment.
• Proven ability to sell service offerings.
• Ability to influence and challenge internal and external stakeholders to drive business growth.
• Ability to present and promote new technology solutions, including digital information tools.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative, solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills.

More About Us

• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified 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.

Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-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 Checks

As 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.

Hitachi Vision

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.