Account Manager, Transport

Hitachi Energy; California (MO); Remote; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking an experienced Account Manager focused on Transport customers. This role involves building relationships, driving sales, and navigating complex challenges in energy systems. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in sales, preferably in the Transport market, and must be prepared for a significant amount of travel. The position offers a competitive salary range and numerous employee benefits, promoting overall wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Health Care

401(k) Program with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in sales or business development within the Transport market.
• High percentage of travel required for the role.
• Preferred degrees in Engineering, Project Management, Sales, or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships with key transport sector clients.
• Develop strategic account plans and execute growth initiatives.
• Drive sales targets and manage pipeline across multiple business units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored client solutions.

Skills

Sales experience in Transport market

Relationship building

Agility in customer engagement

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or Associate's degree

Tools

SalesForce.Com

Job description

Overview

Account Manager - Transport

Hitachi Energy seeks an Account Manager focused on Transport customers to drive the transformation of the world’s energy systems. You’ll be at the forefront of grid integration, helping clients navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions that power communities and industries. This is more than a sales role—it’s a strategic partnership opportunity, representing a portfolio that spans cutting-edge products, systems, and services across transport electrification and energy flows for large-scale infrastructure. The role supports a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on building long-term relationships and shaping the future of energy. This position can be based in Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; or San Jose, CA.

How You\'ll Make an Impact

• Build and expand relationships with key transport sector clients
• Develop strategic account plans and execute growth initiatives
• Drive sales targets and manage pipeline across multiple business units
• Lead customer engagements and resolve challenges with agility
• Promote integrated solutions across products, systems, and services
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored client solutions
• Provide insights that guide customers through complex decisions
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

• This position must also have experience in sales or business development working with clients in the Transport market.

• Bachelor\'s degree with minimum 12 years of experience. Greater or fewer years of experience will be considered based upon the specifics of the experience.
• Additionally, candidate with an Associate\'s degree or High School Diploma (GED) will be considered based upon the specifics of the experience.
• High percentage of travel will be required
• Degrees in Engineering, Project Management, Sales and/or Marketing are preferred. However, other disciplines will be considered with proven technical selling aptitude.

• Recent experience working with power products and solutions preferred
• Recent experience working with the sales & marketing of Power Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, circuit breakers, etc.) preferred
• Experience with SalesForce.Com preferred

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Salary range between $137,100.00 - $205,700.00 USD annually pending location and professional experiences