Hitachi America

Sales Director, Industrial Account Sales

Hitachi America$120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus
  • 10+ years of experience in sales leadership
  • Proven track record in managing account management teams
  • Background in U.S. industrial market sales
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to assess sales and technical competencies

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach account managers to achieve sales targets
  • Develop and implement tailored sales strategies for key customers
  • Forecast bookings and manage sales pipelines effectively
  • Support comprehensive account planning and execution reviews
  • Build long-lasting customer relationships that meet contractual obligations
  • Collaborate with business units to align offerings with market needs
  • Conduct market evaluations to assess product requirements and viability

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional exposure
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Access to learning and development resources
  • Health and retirement benefits provided
  • Flexible work options and paid leave
Full Job Description
Location:
Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID:
R0135744

Date Posted:
2026-06-29

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

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

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
Yes

Job Description:

Sales Director, Industrial Account Sales

The Opportunity
In this role, you will lead an industrial account sales team responsible for achieving order targets, volume growth, margin performance, cost management, and customer satisfaction outcomes. You will guide the development and execution of sales strategies across market verticals and key accounts, aligning offerings with customer expectations and industry direction. The work includes forecasting bookings, managing pipelines, supporting account planning, and coordinating with business units to shape value propositions and pursuit strategies. You will address challenges related to shifting market demands, customer buying criteria, and competitive positioning while ensuring alignment with broader growth priorities. By strengthening account management practices and fostering effective customer relationships, you will contribute to reliable delivery of solutions that support the performance and evolution of energy systems.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead and coach a team of account managers to deliver sales targets, growth, and margin outcomes
  • Develop and implement sales strategies and methodologies for market verticals and key customers
  • Forecast bookings, manage pipelines, and oversee sales planning aligned with growth priorities
  • Support account planning and reviews to enhance opportunity development and execution
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships to meet expectations and contractual obligations
  • Collaborate with business units to align offerings with customer needs and market direction
  • Lead market evaluation activities to identify product requirements, risks, and commercial viability
  • Oversee team development activities including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree desirable with technical background or aptitude
  • Minimum 10 years of experience leading sales pursuits
  • Experience managing direct reports and guiding account management teams
  • Experience selling within U.S. industrial market verticals
  • Skills in communication, collaboration, and assessing sales and technical competencies

More About Us
You will gain opportunities for professional growth, cross-functional exposure, and collaboration across teams.
  • Work on innovative energy technologies
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals across business units and sales teams
  • Access learning and development opportunities
  • Receive health and retirement benefits
  • Benefit from paid leave and flexible work options


About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
NASDAQ

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