Business Development Manager – Data Center Segment PGTR (f/m/d)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Brilon; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Electric company car

Competitive salary

International career development

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Data Center Segment in Germany. You will drive the end-to-end development of transformer-related opportunities across product lines for data center customers, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Global Teams.

You will shape go-to-market strategies, engage with hyperscalers, utilities, and EPCs, and travel up to 50% as needed to build strategic partnerships and grow revenue.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a business development and sales channel strategy in Germany's Data Center Segment.
• Own end-to-end development of transformer-related opportunities for data center customers in Germany.
• Identify new market opportunities, customers, and applications within the data center ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Global Segment teams to convert opportunities.
• Plan and monitor Marketing & Business Development initiatives for long-term growth.
• Interface with hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, and EPC partners.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to refine strategy.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction while growing pipeline and revenue targets.
• Track opportunities and performance using CRM and BD KPIs.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

CRM systems

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

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

Tools

CRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Step into the future with Hitachi Energy! As the data center market in Germany continues to expand at unprecedented speed, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most dynamic growth segments in the energy industry. Data centers are a critical backbone of a digital, electrified, and low‑carbon society.

Join us as a Business Development Manager – Data Center Segment Germany and take a leading role in driving the entire transformer business across all product lines. This cross‑product role focuses on identifying, developing, and scaling business opportunities, shaping go‑to‑market strategies, and positioning Hitachi Energy as a preferred partner for hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, and EPCs.

If you are passionate about market development, complex infrastructure projects, and long‑term strategic customer partnerships, we want you on our team.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and execute a business development and sales channel strategy to drive market penetration within the Data Center Segment in Germany
• Own the end‑to‑end development of transformer‑related business opportunities (cross‑product) for data center customers across Germany
• Identify new market opportunities, customers, and applications within the data center ecosystem
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Global Segment teams to convert opportunities into sustainable business
• Plan and monitor Marketing & Business Development initiatives to support long‑term growth and customer engagement
• Act as a key interface for hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, and EPC partners
• Continuously analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to refine the business development strategy
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction while supporting strategic pipeline growth and revenue targets
• Track opportunities and performance using CRM tools and business development KPIs

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Segment Management, ideally within Data Centers, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, or related infrastructure industries
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, transformer applications, and large infrastructure investments
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently at C‑level
• Proven capability to develop and implement business development strategies for high‑value capital projects
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional and matrix environment
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Fluency in German and English
• Experience with CRM systems, opportunity management, and performance metrics

More about us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Electric company car
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and international career development
• A dynamic, collaborative, and future‑oriented work environment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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