Hitachi America

Sales Engineer & Service Tender Manager

Hitachi America$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering, sales, or proposal experience in engineering-related fields.
  • Demonstrated ability in managing sales and tendering functions and complex tenders.
  • Experience with High and Medium Voltage Power Systems preferred.
  • Strong understanding of contract law and procurement processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with growth goals.
  • Manage the complete tender process from RFP review to proposal submission.
  • Develop strategies for proposals that foster profitable contracts.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including legal, technical, and project management.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to effectively position solutions.
  • Conduct market research to inform strategies and identify competitive trends.
  • Negotiate terms and ensure compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in power systems.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Career development within a global leader in energy solutions.
  • Chance to influence commercial strategy and customer partnerships.
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As a Sales and Tender Manager supporting Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business, you will help grow sales and secure profitable contracts across power systems market segments. In this role, you will identify and qualify new business opportunities, manage the end-to-end tender process, develop proposal strategies, coordinate across legal, technical, finance, engineering, project management, and greenfield teams, and build client relationships that support successful project outcomes. Your work will help position Hitachi Energy solutions effectively for customers working across high and medium voltage power systems, related maintenance needs, and complex grid projects. You will also study market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape to inform sales strategies and support product development. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering, sales, and proposal experience in a role where commercial strategy, technical understanding, and customer partnership come together to support reliable, safe, and high-performing power infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities aligned with strategic growth goals.
  • Manage the end-to-end tender process from RFP review through proposal submission.
  • Develop proposal strategies that support profitable contracts and customer outcomes.
  • Coordinate with legal, technical, finance, engineering, project management, and greenfield teams.
  • Build and maintain client relationships to understand needs and position solutions effectively.
  • Conduct market research and competitive study to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients while following company policies.
  • Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and performance metrics to senior 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 in Engineering or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated engineering, sales, and/or proposal experience as part of an engineering, project or service business.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage sales and tendering function, complex tenders, sales targets, client relationships, and multiple priorities concurrently and successfully.
  • Experience with High and Medium Voltage Power Systems and related Maintenance procedures (Preferred)
  • Sound understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and negotiation techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort making presentations both internally and externally; ability to travel domestically and internationally as required; fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in other languages relevant to target markets is a plus.

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
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