Grid Components Area Sales Manager NorthEast

Hitachi; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across assigned regions with remote and hybrid eligibility. You will support the sales process from lead to close, influence specifications, and promote intelligent energy solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in sales or business development, a Bachelor’s degree, strong market analysis skills, and expertise in CRM and MS Office. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver winning proposals and customer value.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

CRM proficiency

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Company: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

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

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

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.

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.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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