Technical Sales & Application Manager, Protection & Controls - West

Hubbell Incorporated; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Technical Sales & Application Manager for Protection & Controls in the West region to drive revenue growth and customer engagement across utility markets. You will bridge application engineering, technical sales, and market development, translating customer needs into actionable solutions and product improvements.

This role requires strong power system protection knowledge, field experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• 3–10 years in power systems with protection & control applications.
• Experience with protective relays, PQ meters, and automation systems.
• Strong communication and ability to influence technical and commercial decisions.
• Travel 50–70% to customer sites and offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales for protection, control, and power quality solutions across the territory.
• Develop territory sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
• Deliver product demos, presentations, and seminars to customers and partners.
• Support complex sales cycles with application expertise.
• Own planning, forecasting, and CRM for territory execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Sales teams.
• Serve as primary technical advisor on system design and protection schemes.
• Travel 50–70% to customer sites, offices, and events.

Skills

Power system protection

Grid automation

Technical sales

Application engineering

Customer engagement

Education

BSEE or equivalent

MSEE or MBA preferred

Job description

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Technical Sales & Application Manager, Protection & Controls - West

The Technical Sales & Application Manager for Power System Protection & Control is responsible for driving revenue growth, market penetration, and customer engagement through a combination of deep technical expertise and commercial leadership. This role bridges application engineering, technical sales, and market development, supporting Electric Utility customers with advanced protection, control, and power quality solutions.

The position requires strong knowledge of power system protection, controls, and grid automation technologies, combined with the ability to translate customer needs into actionable sales strategies, product improvements, and application solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Sales Leadership

• Lead technical sales efforts for protection, control, and power quality solutions across assigned territory.
• Develop and execute territory specific sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and technical seminars to customers and channel partners.
• Support complex sales cycles by providing application expertise and solution positioning.

Sales Execution & Pipeline Management

• Own territory execution includes planning, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Support quotation activities and ensure solutions align with customer specifications.
• Drive sales through differentiated applications and technical value propositions.
• Maintain disciplined CRM practices including opportunity tracking, activity logging, and account planning.
• Manage customer accounts, territories, agents, channel partners or strategic customers.
• Establish consistent customer engagement cadence including site visits, technical discussions, and follow-ups with clear action plan and next steps

Application Engineering & Customer Support

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to customers on system design, product selection, application requirements, protection & control schemes, automation strategies, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Support troubleshooting, installation, and integration of protection and control systems.
• Serve as escalation point for customer issues, ensuring timely resolution through internal coordination
• Develop application notes, technical documentation, and customer training materials.

Market Development & Business Growth

• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, EPCs, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Expand presence in key segments such as electric power distribution, generation, substations & distribution automation.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., digital substations, IEC 61850, grid analytics).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Business Development, Product Management, Engineering, Customer Technical Services, and applicable HUS sales teams to:
  • Translate customer needs into product enhancements
  • Support new product development and validation
  • Provide “Voice of the Customer” feedback
  • Support pilot programs, trials, product evaluations, and customer validation processes
• Collaborate with internal teams on pricing strategies, proposals, and technical solutions

What will help you thrive in this role?

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• BSEE or an equivalent experience; MSEE or MBA preferred.

Experience

• 3-10 years in power systems, with emphasis on protection & control applications, technical sales, or application engineering.
• Experience working with:
• Transformer Tap Changer, Voltage Regulator, and Capacitor Controls. Recloser controls, Protective Relays, PQ meters and automation systems
• Working with Electric Utility Power Systems
• Customer-facing roles (sales, consulting, or applications)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Power system protection principles (Distribution/Generation and Substation)
  • Control systems and automation (e.g., FLISR, Volt/VAR)
  • Industry standards (IEEE, IEC) and protocols (DNP3, MODBUS, IEC 61850)
• Ability to interpret electrical specifications, drawings, and system studies.

Leadership & Commercial Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills with customer-facing confidence
• Ability to influence technical and commercial decisions
• Experience managing accounts, territories, agents, channel partners or strategic customers
• Proven ability to balance technical depth with business objectives

Key Success Factors

• Ability to integrate technical application knowledge with sales strategy
• Strong customer focus and relationship-building capability
• Market awareness, responsiveness to industry trends, and commitment to continuous learning in evolving power system standards
• Collaboration across engineering, product management, and sales teams
• Drive for results aligned with growth targets and business objectives

Travel

• 50% to 70% of travel to customer sites, offices, field visits, training, conferences, seminars, and in-person meetings as required.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.