Software Sales Executive

Hitachi; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Hybrid work from home policy

Pension plan

Insurance (medical, dental, life)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Software Sales Executive to expand our enterprise software portfolio across the United States and Canada.

You will lead strategic engagement with IOUs, Rec, Muni, IPP and other key accounts, driving growth and building strong relationships to deliver cutting-edge solutions for utilities. You will coordinate with marketing, proposals and operations, lead RFP/RFI processes, maintain Salesforce data, and contribute to a high-performance team in a remote-work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years in enterprise software sales.
• Proven success in expanding customer base and winning new accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the electric utility sector and IT/OT convergence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning.
• Experience with CRM tools and multi-divisional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business plan for your territory.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with established and non-established customers.
• Build strong networks internally and externally to uncover leads.
• Evaluate and qualify prospects to convert them into opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales data and forecasts in Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with marketing, proposals, and operations teams throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead RFP, RFI, and budgetary submissions, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Monitor competitor strategies and position Hitachi Energy for success.

Skills

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Sales forecasting

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Remote - Texas, United States

Job ID: R0147767

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

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

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description

Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the future of digital solutions for the energy sector. As a Software Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our Enterprise Software customer base across Canada and the United States. Your focus will be on driving growth through strategic engagement with IOUs, Rec, Muni, IPP, and other key accounts. This is your chance to lead impactful initiatives, build strong relationships, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower utilities to operate smarter and more efficiently.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and execute a strategic business plan for your territory.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with established and non-established customers.
• Build strong networks internally and externally to uncover leads.
• Evaluate and qualify prospects to convert them into opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales data and forecasts in Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with marketing, proposals, and operations teams throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead RFP, RFI, and budgetary submissions, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Monitor competitor strategies and position Hitachi Energy for success.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in enterprise software sales.
• Proven success in expanding customer base and winning new accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the electric utility sector and IT/OT convergence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with CRM tools and multi-divisional collaboration.

More about us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid work from home policy

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 individualswith disabilities.

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