Business Development Manager – Data Center Segment PGTR (f/m/d)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bad Honnef; On-site; USD 93,797 - 117,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Electric company car

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Germany AG is looking for a Business Development Manager for the Data Center Segment. The role focuses on developing sales strategies, identifying market opportunities, and engaging with key clients across Germany. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of electrical systems, and fluency in German and English. The position offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment, with a requirement to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Segment Management.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and transformer applications.
• Ability to engage confidently at C‐level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and sales strategies.
• Identify new market opportunities and customers in the data center ecosystem.
• Track opportunities and performance using CRM tools.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

German fluency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

.**Location:**Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany**Job ID:**R0122597**Date Posted:**2026-04-17**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG**Profession (Job Category):**Sales, Marketing & Product Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**## The OpportunityStep into the future with Hitachi Energy! As the data center market in Germany continues to expand at unprecedented speed, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most dynamic growth segments in the energy industry. Data centers are a critical backbone of a digital, electrified, and low‐carbon society.Join us as a Business Development Manager – Data Center Segment Germany and take a leading role in driving the entire transformer business across all product lines. This cross‐product role focuses on identifying, developing, and scaling business opportunities, shaping go‐to‐market strategies, and positioning Hitachi Energy as a preferred partner for hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, and EPCs.If you are passionate about market development, complex infrastructure projects, and long‐term strategic customer partnerships, we want you on our team.## How you’ll make an impact* Develop and execute a business development and sales channel strategy to drive market penetration within the Data Center Segment in Germany* Own the end‐to‐end development of transformer-related business opportunities (cross‐product) for data center customers across Germany* Identify new market opportunities, customers, and applications within the data center ecosystem* Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Global Segment teams to convert opportunities into sustainable business* Plan and monitor Marketing & Business Development initiatives to support long‐term growth and customer engagement* Act as a key interface for hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, and EPC partners* Continuously analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to refine the business development strategy* Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction while supporting strategic pipeline growth and revenue targets* Track opportunities and performance using CRM tools and business development KPIs## Your background* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field* 5+ years of proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Segment Management, ideally within Data Centers, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, or related infrastructure industries* Strong understanding of electrical power systems, transformer applications, and large infrastructure investments* Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently at C‐level* Proven capability to develop and implement business development strategies for high‐value capital projects* Strong analytical, strategic, and problem‐solving skills* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‐functional and matrix environment* Willingness to travel up to 50%* Fluency in German and English* Experience with CRM systems, opportunity management, and performance metrics* Competitive salary and benefits package* Electric company car* Excellent opportunities for professional growth and international career development* A dynamic, collaborative, and future‐oriented work environment## 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 on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This 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.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.