Area Sales Manager - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Area Sales Manager - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Step into a dynamic role where technical expertise meets strategic growth. As an Area Sales Manager for Gas Insulated Switchgear High Voltage Breakers at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in driving business expansion across the North American market. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge and commercial insight to deliver impactful solutions that power critical infrastructure.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, engage directly with customers, and influence market strategies that strengthen our competitive position. With access to innovative technologies and a global network, you will help shape the future of energy while building strong customer partnerships and delivering measurable results.

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

How you'll make an impact

Drive sales growth across new and existing customers

Deliver technical expertise on GIS high voltage breaker solutions

Lead customer presentations, webinars, and product seminars

Prepare technical and commercial proposals aligned to customer needs

Collaborate with internal teams to develop winning sales strategies

Analyze market trends, competitors, and business opportunities

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners

Travel to customer sites and support project and specification development

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development

Experience in the electrical or power systems industry preferred

Strong technical knowledge with ability to present to diverse audiences

Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills

Willingness to travel 30% or more

More about us

Join a global technology leader advancing sustainable energy solutions

Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on innovation

Grow your career with continuous learning and development opportunities

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

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0134967

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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