Grid Components Area Sales Manager NorthEast

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Area Sales Manager. This remote/hybrid role supports the sales organization across the assigned region, guiding the process from qualification to closing while ensuring customer satisfaction.

You will influence specifications, promote solutions, coordinate with bid teams, and deliver value through webinars and presentations, drawing on a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in sales or business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales or business development.
• Strong understanding of market analysis and competitor benchmarking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage bids, proposals, and administrative sales processes.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales organization to increase new and existing business.
• Promote Hitachi Energy products through webinars, seminars, and presentations.
• Influence customer specifications and provide expert product knowledge.
• Collaborate on sales plans with FES, REPS, and account teams.
• Analyze customer needs and competitor offerings to identify opportunities.
• Prepare offers with technical and financial accuracy in coordination with bid teams.
• Communicate value propositions and competitive insights to stakeholders.
• Report monthly sales activities and propose recovery plans when needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Market analysis

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R0139312

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description: The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as an Area Sales Manager (Remote and Hybrid eligible) and become a key driver of growth in your assigned region. In this role, you’ll support the sales organization and customers throughout the entire sales process, ensuring exceptional experiences and impactful results. You’ll influence customer specifications, promote innovative solutions, and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the sales organization to increase new and existing business.
• Promote Hitachi Energy products through webinars, seminars, and presentations.
• Influence customer specifications and provide expert product knowledge.
• Collaborate on sales plans with FES, REPS, and account teams.
• Analyze customer needs and competitor offerings to identify opportunities.
• Prepare offers with technical and financial accuracy in coordination with bid teams.
• Communicate value propositions and competitive insights to stakeholders.
• Report monthly sales activities and propose recovery plans when needed.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales or business development.
• Strong understanding of market analysis and competitor benchmarking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage bids, proposals, and administrative sales processes.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office applications.

More About Us

We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration. At Hitachi Energy, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a global impact. We value diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone thrives.

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Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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