Account Executive Sales and Account Management Fully Remote

Account Director, Utility

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Account Director, Utility to manage and grow a strategic utility customer relationship in the St. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of connection between the customer and Hitachi Energy, coordinating resources across multiple business units to deliver value throughout the customer lifecycle. You will work closely with utility executives, operational stakeholders, and technical teams to understand business priorities, identify opportunities, and support the successful delivery of solutions that improve grid reliability, operational performance, and long-term infrastructure planning.

This position combines strategic account management, customer relationship development, commercial leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. You will help shape account strategies, support complex negotiations, manage critical customer issues, and facilitate collaboration among technical, project, and business teams. Your work will contribute to the modernization and resilience of the power grid while helping customers address evolving energy challenges and achieve their business goals.

Full time Remote

• Manage the overall relationship with a strategic utility account and serve as the primary customer contact.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customer stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans that align customer priorities with available solutions and services.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support customer initiatives and business growth opportunities.
• Identify, prioritize, and advance opportunities that increase customer value and account growth.
• Facilitate complex commercial discussions and negotiations with customer organizations.
• Monitor customer satisfaction, address significant issues, and support timely resolution of concerns.
• Maintain awareness of customer strategies, industry trends, market developments, and emerging business needs.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical (engineering) or business discipline required.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience in customer-facing sales, preferably within the energy industry.
• Experience working with a variety of products, customers, market segments, or geographic regions.
• Experience in customer relationship management, sales, and problem resolution.
• Sound business acumen with an understanding of customer and market dynamics.

• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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