Location:Remote - North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0108597Date Posted:2025-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Account Manager, Utility The OpportunityAt Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the power industry—one strategic partnership at a time. We’re seeking a seasoned Account Manager to join our Utility Sales team in the Richmond, VA or Columbia, SC area. This is more than a sales role—it’s a chance to be a trusted advisor to some of the most influential utility clients in the region.As part of a global leader in grid integration and energy innovation, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and customer success. You’ll lead account planning, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that support the modernization of transmission and distribution systems. Your insights will help shape the future of energy infrastructure, from transformer systems to high-voltage breakers.This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about building long-term value. If you’re ready to make an impact in a company that values collaboration, integrity, and ingenuity—this is your opportunity to energize your career. How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Develop and execute strategic account plans</li><li>Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utility clients</li><li>Identify and pursue growth opportunities across product and service portfolios</li><li>Lead customer negotiations and resolve issues with agility</li><li>Monitor market trends and competitor activity</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored energy solutions</li><li>Drive margin growth and customer satisfaction</li><li>Present insights to influence business decisions</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines</li></ul> Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years’ account management/sales experience</li><li>Experience above should be in some combination of Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and/or Marketing</li><li>Sales/Business Development experience working with clients in the utilities and/or energy markets</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.</li><li>Strong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and leadership abilities.</li><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</li><li>Experience working with large investor-owned utility clients is a plus.</li><li>Recent experience working with the sales &amp; marketing of Power Transmission and Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, high voltage breakers, etc.)</li></ul> More About UsWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): • Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision • Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance • Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance • Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday) • Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platformsEqual 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 Manager, Utility (Richmond, VA or Columbia, SC)

Location:Remote - North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0108597Date Posted:2025-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Account Manager, Utility&nbsp;The OpportunityAt Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the power industry—one strategic partnership at a time. We’re seeking a seasoned Account Manager to join our Utility Sales team in the Richmond, VA or Columbia, SC area. This is more than a sales role—it’s a chance to be a trusted advisor to some of the most influential utility clients in the region.As part of a global leader in grid integration and energy innovation, you’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and customer success. You’ll lead account planning, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that support the modernization of transmission and distribution systems. Your insights will help shape the future of energy infrastructure, from transformer systems to high-voltage breakers.This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about building long-term value. If you’re ready to make an impact in a company that values collaboration, integrity, and ingenuity—this is your opportunity to energize your career.&nbsp;How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Develop and execute strategic account plans</li><li>Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utility clients</li><li>Identify and pursue growth opportunities across product and service portfolios</li><li>Lead customer negotiations and resolve issues with agility</li><li>Monitor market trends and competitor activity</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored energy solutions</li><li>Drive margin growth and customer satisfaction</li><li>Present insights to influence business decisions</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines</li></ul>&nbsp;Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years’ account management/sales experience</li><li>Experience above should be in some combination of Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and/or Marketing</li><li>Sales/Business Development experience working with clients in the utilities and/or energy markets</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.</li><li>Strong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and leadership abilities.</li><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</li><li>Experience working with large investor-owned utility clients is a plus.</li><li>Recent experience working with the sales &amp; marketing of Power Transmission and Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, high voltage breakers, etc.)</li></ul>&nbsp;More About UsWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): • Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision • Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance • Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance • Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday) • Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platformsEqual 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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