Account Executive, SMC Sales

Hitachi Solutions America; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Executive, where you will leverage your sales expertise to drive innovation and transformation for leading organizations. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging directly with clients to meet their business and technology needs. With a focus on Microsoft technologies, you will play a crucial role in developing strategic account plans and managing key customer relationships. Be part of a globally recognized team committed to excellence and growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance and Disability Programs

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in account management and closing complex deals.
• Strong relationships with Microsoft account teams are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted customer relationships through consultative engagement.
• Own the full sales cycle from opportunity creation to close.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Strategy

Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft Technologies

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business

Experience in Account Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power Platform

Azure

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Company Description
Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator dedicated to developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that empower clients to achieve their business transformation goals. Our expertise, industry focus, intellectual property and strategic partnership with Microsoft set us apart. We are consistently recognized for our achievements in teaming with clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services.

With over 3,000 team members across 14 countries and 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, we help clients unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences.

As part of Hitachi, Ltd., we benefit from the financial strength, innovative legacy, and global presence of one of the world’s largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure worldwide, employing over 303,000 people across 864 companies in more than 100 countries.

Job Description

Title: Account Executive, SMC Sales

Number of open positions: 2

Location: Anywhere in the USA (remote)

Reports To: Sr. Director, SMC Sales

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and grow trusted customer relationships through consultative, value-driven engagement.
• Develop a deep understanding of customers’ business and technology priorities to identify aligned opportunities.
• Create and execute strategic account plans to drive pipeline growth, accelerate sales cycles, and achieve revenue targets.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including pre-sales, industry specialists, and Microsoft stakeholders—to ensure successful execution of account strategy.
• Manage multiple accounts, prioritizing effectively to meet evolving customer needs and business goals.
• Own the full sales cycle from opportunity creation to close, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting to enable predictable business performance.
• Identify and execute on upsell and cross-sell opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner, capturing and applying customer feedback to maximize long-term value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Microsoft field teams to drive joint sales motions, co-sell alignment, and mutual success.
• Collaborate with marketing to support demand generation activities including webinars, events, and Account-Based Marketing (ABM) campaigns.
• Engage with senior leadership, both in business and IT, to position our solutions as enablers of transformation and growth.
• Own new logo acquisition efforts within the SMC segment, identifying and closing net-new business aligned to Microsoft’s key solution areas.
• Build and execute territory and account plans, with a focus on whitespace penetration and high-value prospects.
• Partner closely with Microsoft field teams to uncover, qualify, and jointly pursue co-sell opportunities through the Microsoft commercial marketplace and co-sell motion.
• Collaborate with marketing on outbound strategies, and lead-gen programs targeting priority SMC accounts.
• Maintain high activity levels and meet KPIs related to pipeline creation, and opportunity conversion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Computer Science or a related discipline or work experience equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working in an industry and collaborating with mid to senior level executives; Microsoft experience a plus
• 5+ years of account management experience closing large complex deals
• Prior successful sales experience selling technical services that leverage both on-premise and Cloud based technologies
• Preference for candidates that have sold services leveraging the Microsoft stack including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and/or Azure, SQL, Machine Learning, IoT, and Modern Solutions.
• Strong and established relationships with Microsoft customer facing account teams
• Strong written and presentation communication skills
• Experience working with third-party vendors and partners
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and to work with a team

Additional Information

Why Join Hitachi Solutions?

• Step into a high-impact role that builds upon a foundation of deep industry expertise.
• Leverage your reputation and knowledge to drive innovation and transformation for leading organizations.
• Be part of a globally recognized team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Base Salary Pay Range*: USD $120,000 – USD $160,000

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview

In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:

• Bonus Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

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