Business Development Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth in the FACTS market across the United States. You will build relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver value in a fast-evolving energy landscape, with travel up to 50%.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years in Engineering, Technical Sales, Project Management, Bids & Proposals, or Business Development in FACTS applications, and a proven record of client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven success in client engagement and revenue growth
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel extensively—up to 40–50% domestically and internationally
• Work authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities focused on the FACTS market segment in the U.S.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with strategic growth goals
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and proposal teams to craft winning solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager

The Opportunity

Are you energized by the challenge of driving growth in cutting-edge energy solutions? At Hitachi Energy, we’re seeking a Business Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) market across the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, this role is your opportunity to shape the future of grid stability and power quality. You’ll be the face of innovation—building relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering value in a fast-evolving energy landscape. If you’re ready to travel the world (up to 50%) and make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead business development activities focused on the FACTS market segment in the U.S.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with strategic growth goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and proposal teams to craft winning solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Technical Sales, Project Management, Bids & Proposals, or Business Development in FACTS applications.
• Proven success in client engagement and revenue growth.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel extensively—up to 40–50% domestically and internationally.
• 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

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