Group Manager - Marketing & Sales

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a dynamic Group Manager to lead Marketing & Sales efforts, developing and executing strategies to drive market growth, strengthen brand presence, and achieve sales targets for Hitachi, Ltd.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic marketing, team leadership, and client relationship management, with experience across digital and traditional channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with MBA in Marketing.
• 13–19 years of progressive experience in marketing and sales.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing and sales plans aligned with Hitachi's overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of marketing and sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify new opportunities and optimize existing strategies.
• Manage the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels (digital, traditional, events, etc.).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Drive the sales pipeline, negotiate contracts, and close deals to achieve revenue goals.
• Monitor and analyze marketing and sales performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Manage marketing and sales budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in marketing and sales.
• Closely work with tendering/pre-sales, contract team, engineering to negotiate terms and win new order for the BU for power system sales.
• Must have a strategic mindset to develop plans that help Hitachi winning business objectives.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, collaboration, cultural flexibility/adaptability, etc.
• Must bring innovative ideas, digitalization, process system improvement, etc.
• Should collaborate with multiple functions like engineering, tendering, commercial, contract, SCM, and PMO.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing strategy

Sales management

CRM (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

MBA in Marketing

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: R0141079
Date Posted: 2026-08-07
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Manager to lead our Marketing & Sales efforts. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies to drive market growth, enhance brand presence, and achieve ambitious sales targets for Hitachi, Ltd.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing and sales plans aligned with Hitachi's overall business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of marketing and sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify new opportunities and optimize existing strategies.
• Manage the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels (digital, traditional, events, etc.).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Drive the sales pipeline, negotiate contracts, and close deals to achieve revenue goals.
• Monitor and analyze marketing and sales performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Manage marketing and sales budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in marketing and sales.
• Closely work with tendering/pre-sales, contract team, engineering to negotiate terms and win new order for the BU for power system sales.
• Must have a strategic mindset to develop plans that help Hitachi winning business objectives.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, collaboration, cultural flexibility/adaptability, etc.
• Must bring innovative ideas, digitalization, process system improvement, etc.
• Should collaborate with multiple functions like engineering, tendering, commercial, contract, SCM, and PMO.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with MBA in Marketing preferred.
• Minimum of 13-19 years of progressive experience in marketing and sales, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and sales strategies that resulted in significant growth.
• Strong understanding of B2B and B2C marketing principles and sales methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and marketing automation platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in the technology, industrial, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As 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 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.

Company Culture

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.