Location:Santa Clara, California, United StatesJob ID: R0099855Date Posted:2025-07-07Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Job Title: Account Director – Data Centers<h3>The Opportunity</h3>Are you ready to shape the future of energy in one of the world’s most dynamic industries? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a passionate and strategic Account Leader to drive growth and innovation with one of our key data center clients. Based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, or Northern Virginia, this is your chance to become a trusted advisor to a major hyperscale customer, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact.You’ll be at the forefront of the energy transition, working across business units to deliver integrated solutions that power the digital world. This is more than a sales role—it’s a leadership opportunity to influence strategy, build long-term partnerships, and make it easier for customers to do business with us. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to lead from the front, we want to hear from you.<h3>How You’ll Make an Impact</h3><ul><li>Build and nurture executive-level relationships with a strategic data center customer</li><li>Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive account strategy</li><li>Drive growth by aligning customer needs with Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams across five business units</li><li>Act as the central point of contact for all customer interactions and escalations</li><li>Represent customer interests internally while supporting business unit goals</li><li>Mentor and guide internal teams to ensure alignment and success</li><li>Lead strategic negotiations and manage complex projects</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h3>Your Background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; MBA preferred</li><li>12+ years of experience in account management</li><li>5+ years working with data center clients, ideally hyperscale</li><li>Proven success in matrixed, cross-functional environments</li><li>Strong business acumen and strategic thinking</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills</li><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</li><li>Role will be based in San Francisco, CA area</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>50% travel</li></ul><h3>More About Us</h3><ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we’re accelerating a sustainable energy future for all—join us and be part of something bigger.</li><li>We offer global career development, inclusive culture, and the chance to work on transformative projects that matter.</li><li>Salary range between $177,900.00 - $266,900.00 USD Annually but can vary pending location and professional experiences</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Account Director, Data Center

Location:Santa Clara, California, United StatesJob ID: R0099855Date Posted:2025-07-07Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Job Title: Account Director – Data Centers<h3>The Opportunity</h3>Are you ready to shape the future of energy in one of the world’s most dynamic industries? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a passionate and strategic Account Leader to drive growth and innovation with one of our key data center clients. Based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, or Northern Virginia, this is your chance to become a trusted advisor to a major hyperscale customer, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact.You’ll be at the forefront of the energy transition, working across business units to deliver integrated solutions that power the digital world. This is more than a sales role—it’s a leadership opportunity to influence strategy, build long-term partnerships, and make it easier for customers to do business with us. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to lead from the front, we want to hear from you.<h3>How You’ll Make an Impact</h3><ul><li>Build and nurture executive-level relationships with a strategic data center customer</li><li>Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive account strategy</li><li>Drive growth by aligning customer needs with Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams across five business units</li><li>Act as the central point of contact for all customer interactions and escalations</li><li>Represent customer interests internally while supporting business unit goals</li><li>Mentor and guide internal teams to ensure alignment and success</li><li>Lead strategic negotiations and manage complex projects</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h3>Your Background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; MBA preferred</li><li>12+ years of experience in account management</li><li>5+ years working with data center clients, ideally hyperscale</li><li>Proven success in matrixed, cross-functional environments</li><li>Strong business acumen and strategic thinking</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills</li><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</li><li>Role will be based in San Francisco, CA area</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>50% travel</li></ul><h3>More About Us</h3><ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we’re accelerating a sustainable energy future for all—join us and be part of something bigger.</li><li>We offer global career development, inclusive culture, and the chance to work on transformative projects that matter.</li><li>Salary range between $177,900.00 - $266,900.00 USD Annually but can vary pending location and professional experiences</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

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