Senior ETRM Presales Consultant

Hitachi, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Houston seeks a Senior ETRM Presales Consultant to shape the future of energy trading and risk management. This customer-facing role partners with Sales, Product Management, and Professional Services to develop solution strategies, lead discovery sessions, and deliver compelling demonstrations.

You will be the trusted advisor to utilities, gas marketers, and energy companies, translating business needs into architecture and driving complex enterprise sales with measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Energy Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise software presales experience supporting complex sales cycles.
• 10+ years of experience within the power and/or natural gas industries.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with ETRM software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of energy trading, risk management, scheduling, settlements, regulatory reporting, or market operations.
• Proven ability to deliver executive-level presentations, customer workshops, and solution demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions to understand objectives, operations, and technical requirements.
• Translate customer needs into solution architectures and business workflows with measurable value.
• Design and deliver engaging software demonstrations tailored to priorities and outcomes.
• Partner with Account Executives to support strategic sales opportunities and competitive pursuits.
• Support RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses with compelling technical and functional solution expertise.
• Design and execute proof-of-concept activities and customer evaluations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in energy trading, risk management, settlements, market operations, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide customer insights that influence product strategy and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

ETRM software

Energy markets

Sales enablement

Executive presentations

Customer discovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about energy markets, enterprise technology, and helping customers solve complex business challenges? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior ETRM Presales Consultant to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy trading and risk management.

In this highly visible customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to utilities, power generators, energy retailers, natural gas marketers, commodity trading organizations, and integrated energy companies. Working at the intersection of technology and business, you will help customers understand how our Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) solutions address operational, commercial, risk, and regulatory challenges across the energy value chain.

You will partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Professional Services, and Product Development teams to develop solution strategies, lead customer discovery sessions, deliver compelling demonstrations, and support complex enterprise sales opportunities. Your expertise in energy markets and ability to connect business needs with innovative software solutions will directly influence customer success and business growth.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead customer discovery sessions to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technical requirements.
• Translate customer needs into solution architectures and business workflows that demonstrate measurable value.
• Design and deliver engaging software demonstrations tailored to customer priorities and business outcomes.
• Partner with Account Executives to support strategic sales opportunities and competitive pursuits.
• Support RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses with compelling technical and functional solution expertise.
• Design and execute proof-of-concept activities and customer evaluations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in energy trading, risk management, settlements, market operations, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide customer insights that influence product strategy and innovation.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Energy Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise software presales experience supporting complex sales cycles.
• 10+ years of experience within the power and/or natural gas industries.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with ETRM software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of energy trading, risk management, scheduling, settlements, regulatory reporting, or market operations.
• Proven ability to deliver executive-level presentations, customer workshops, and solution demonstrations.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.
• You'll work alongside industry experts on impactful projects that help shape the future of global energy markets.
• We invest in our people through continuous development opportunities, global career paths, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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