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Hitachi Energy

Account Manager, Utility (New York City / New Jersey Metropolitan area)

Hitachi Energy, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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At 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 New York City / New Jersey Metropolitan 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. 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

Develop and execute strategic account plans

Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utility clients

Identify and pursue growth opportunities across product and service portfolios

Lead customer negotiations and resolve issues with agility

Monitor market trends and competitor activity

Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored energy solutions

Drive margin growth and customer satisfaction

Present insights to influence business decisions

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years’ account management/sales experience

Experience above should be in some combination of Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and/or Marketing

Sales/Business Development experience working with clients in the utilities and/or energy markets

Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Strong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and leadership abilities

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Experience working with large investor-owned utility clients is a plus

Recent experience working with the sales & marketing of Power Transmission and Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, high voltage breakers, etc.)

More About Us We 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&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 platforms

Salary between $125,000.00 - $188,000.00 USD Annually pending experiences and location

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Hitachi Energy is a global company and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate on any legally protected basis.

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