Area Sales Manager - Generator Circuit Breaker

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a key driver of growth in our high‑voltage portfolio, with a focus on Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) solutions across North America. In this influential role, you will build strategic relationships, shape market direction, and champion innovative solutions that advance a sustainable energy future. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional partners, guide commercial strategies, and engage with customers to deliver offerings that strengthen safety, reliability, and grid performance.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in an evolving and essential sector while growing with a global technology leader.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Identify and pursue GCB project opportunities across North America.

Build strong, ongoing relationships with utilities, EPCs, and key stakeholders.

Lead sales planning, forecasting, and strategy development.

Oversee proposal creation and define technical and commercial approaches.

Develop tailored customer action plans and support seamless execution.

Analyze market trends and shape segment strategies for growth.

Provide clear, timely market feedback to influence business decisions.

Negotiate commercial terms that align with organizational objectives.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree plus 5+ years of industry experience.

10-15 years working with power products or related technologies.

Experience in sales, marketing, or business development preferred.

Background in power plants, substations, or high‑voltage systems is a plus.

Strong communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

More About Us

We innovate to advance a sustainable energy future for all.

Our culture supports continuous learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas.

You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and take your career further.

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

The anticipated salary range for this role is $125,700 - $157,100. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, and internal equity.

Location South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America;
Remote - Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0117174

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.

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