Area Sales Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth in high voltage breaker solutions. You'll be responsible for developing winning sales strategies and engaging with customers to fulfill their needs.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate closely with various teams to promote products and identify new business opportunities while contributing to Hitachi's commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of sales and/or marketing experience.
• Experience in the electrical industry, high voltage breaker experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for high voltage breaker solutions.
• Promote products through customer meetings and webinars.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Sales growth strategy

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Technical expertise in electrical products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

## Area Sales ManagerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0120716**Location:**Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America**Job ID:**R0120716**Date Posted:**2026-07-06**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Sales, Marketing & Product Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**Are you passionate about driving growth, building customer relationships, and advancing the future of electrical infrastructure? Join Hitachi Energy as an **Area Sales Manag****er** supporting our High Voltage business unit and help expand our presence across the Central Region in North America. In this highly visible role, you will combine your technical expertise and commercial acumen to promote industry-leading high voltage breaker solutions while supporting customers, sales teams, and strategic business initiatives.You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, helping develop winning sales strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and delivering technical and commercial solutions that address evolving customer needs. Working closely with sales, engineering, marketing, and product management teams, you will play a key role in expanding market share, strengthening customer partnerships, and contributing to the growth of a global technology leader committed to a sustainable energy future.**Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.****How you'll make an impact*** Drive sales growth and business development for high voltage breaker solutions* Promote products through customer meetings, webinars, presentations, and seminars* Develop technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with bid and proposal teams* Identify and pursue new business opportunities and emerging market segments* Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements* Support customers with technical expertise and application guidance* Participate in customer discussions, technical clarifications, and site visits* Develop sales forecasts and help achieve revenue, order, and profitability targets**Your background*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Minimum 7 years of sales and/or marketing experience* Experience in the electrical industry; high voltage breaker experience preferred* Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills* Ability to develop business strategies and manage multiple priorities effectively* Willingness to travel approximately 30% or more as required**More about us*** Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future* Grow through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities* Work in an inclusive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity**What We Offer*** **Comprehensive Health Coverage** – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans* **Retirement Savings** – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions* **Paid Time Off** – Flexible PTO, paid holidays* **Professional Growth** – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs* **Family Support** – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected veterans and 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 accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** **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.**