Sales Director, Data Centers - Hyperscalers (Bay Area, CA)

Sales Director – Data Centers - Hyperscalers (Bay Area, California) The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and lead a dynamic team driving growth in the hyperscale data center market. As Sales Director, you will shape strategies, build strong customer relationships, and guide a talented team of Account Managers toward achieving ambitious goals. This role offers the chance to influence industry trends, align innovative solutions with customer needs, and deliver exceptional results. If you thrive on leadership, collaboration, and creating value in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while advancing your career with a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

- Lead and coach a team of Account Managers to achieve sales objectives.

- Develop and implement strategic sales plans for key market verticals.

- Forecast bookings and manage opportunity pipelines effectively.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with major customers.

- Collaborate with business units to align value propositions with market trends.

- Drive market analysis and identify growth opportunities.

- Oversee team development, including training and performance management.

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

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum 10 years of experience leading sales pursuits.

- At least 5 years of experience in the data center market.

- Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex solutions.

- Proven leadership skills in coaching and team development.

- Exceptional communication and analytical abilities.

More About Us

- At Hitachi Energy, you’ll join a global team committed to innovation and sustainability.

- We offer continuous learning, career development, and opportunities to lead impactful projects.

- Be part of a culture that values collaboration, diversity, and growth.

What We Offer

- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

- Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays

- Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

- Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Compensation Range is $200,800 - $251,000.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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