Business Development Manager

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

13d • Remote

About The Position

Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and shaping growth in fast-evolving energy markets? Join Hitachi Energy as a Business Development Manager and help expand our presence across the Generation segment of the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) market. In this strategic role, you’ll identify new opportunities, cultivate long-term customer relationships, and champion innovative solutions from a global leader in energy technology. You’ll collaborate across functions to deliver value-driven proposals, influence market direction, and represent a trusted brand at major industry events. This role requires 25–50% travel to engage with customers and attend key industry activities. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on Hitachi Energy’s growth while working in a dynamic environment committed to sustainability, digitalization, and customer success. If you're energized by strategic engagement, technology-driven solutions, and opportunities to shape the future of clean and reliable power, this role offers the platform to thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in business development, sales or account management in C&I markets.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and deliver sustained revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of C&I market trends, challenges and technological advancements.
• Skilled communicator able to translate complex technical and commercial concepts.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% for customer engagements and industry events.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute winning business development strategies for C&I Generation markets.
• Identify, qualify and advance new opportunities across natural gas, renewables, nuclear and related sectors.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term customer relationships at all organizational levels.
• Partner with engineering, commercial, legal and product teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Conduct industry and competitive analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at conferences, trade shows and industry events.
• Prepare and deliver segment profiles to strengthen marketing and sales initiatives.
• Promote innovation and thought leadership in the C&I space.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• 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 general inquiry form on our website.
• To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees