The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking an

Area Sales Manage

r based in

Princeton, NJ,

to lead sales efforts for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) across the West Coast territory. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with strategic sales leadership to deliver innovative solutions that power industries and communities. You’ll influence specifications, build strong customer relationships, and drive growth through impactful marketing and sales strategies.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make An Impact

- Increase sales and business opportunities for GIS products and services.

- Promote Hitachi Energy solutions through webinars, seminars, and presentations.

- Prepare technical and commercial proposals aligned with customer needs.

- Report monthly on sales activities, forecasts, and customer engagements.

- Identify new business opportunities and market segments for growth.

- Provide market feedback and competitor insights for strategic planning.

- Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to capture additional market share.

- Participate in customer meetings for technical clarifications and solution presentations.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

- 5–8 years of experience in sales or marketing, preferably in energy or power systems.

- Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

- Comfortable delivering technical presentations to diverse audiences.

- Ability to travel 50% or more as needed.

- U.S. work authorization required.

More About Us

- At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.

- We offer opportunities for professional growth, learning, and global impact.

- Our inclusive culture values safety, integrity, and teamwork, creating an environment where everyone thrives.

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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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