Remote Energy Sales Director — Automation Solutions

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Sales Director – Energy. This remote role leads regional teams, develops strategies to hit sales targets, and builds lasting customer partnerships across the energy automation sector.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with prior JR Automation or automation-industry experience. The role requires strategic leadership and a strong track record in driving revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, calculated as two years of relevant work per year of study.
• MBA preferred.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or automation industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises regional sales managers.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets.
• Create and communicate sales goals and ensure executives are informed on progress.
• Build and maintain long‑lasting, strong customer relationships.
• Forecast and develop annual sales quotas for regions and territories.
• Maintain sales volume by tracking trends, competitors, and supply and demand.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Sales management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Sales Director – Energy. This remote role leads regional teams, develops strategies to hit sales targets, and builds lasting customer partnerships across the energy automation sector.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with prior JR Automation or automation-industry experience. The role requires strategic leadership and a strong track record in driving revenue growth.