Data Center Growth Strategist - Hyperscale & Colocation

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager - Data Centers to expand our presence in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Data Center market.

You will identify new opportunities, cultivate trusted customer relationships, and position innovative energy solutions for hyperscale and colocation customers. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, analyze market trends, and represent Hitachi Energy at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management within Commercial & Industrial markets.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and delivering sustainable revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of data center and C&I market trends, challenges, and technologies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25-50% for customer meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the C&I Data Center market.
• Identify, qualify, and advance opportunities across hyperscale and colocation customers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, legal, and product teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Prepare and deliver market and segment insights that support sales and marketing initiatives.
• Promote innovation, thought leadership, and customer value across the data center sector.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Sales / business development

Travel flexibility

Education

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

MBA preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager - Data Centers to expand our presence in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Data Center market.

You will identify new opportunities, cultivate trusted customer relationships, and position innovative energy solutions for hyperscale and colocation customers. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, analyze market trends, and represent Hitachi Energy at industry events.