Head of Business Development
Hitachi Energy
Head of Business Development
Hitachi Energy
Global electrical transmission and grid modernization
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0127682Date Posted:
2026-05-08Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
The Opportunity
In this role, you will shape and advance growth initiatives across Hitachi Energy’s US Service Business, focusing on service opportunities tied to the installed base and long‑term asset performance. Your work will center on identifying where customer priorities, asset lifecycle needs, and market dynamics intersect, then translating those insights into clear, actionable business development priorities. You will partner closely with Sales, Portfolio, Commercial, and Technical Sales teams to support targeted account development, expand penetration in priority segments, and advance new service opportunities. The scope includes using market and installed base insights to inform go‑to‑market actions, support service positioning, and improve how opportunities move from early identification into execution. Through this work, you will help strengthen grid reliability, extend asset life, and support scalable service growth, while developing your own expertise within a complex, cross‑functional service organization.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Shape and run the US Service Business development strategy aligned with regional growth priorities
Identify and advance high‑value service opportunities across installed base and lifecycle offerings
Support expansion of market share within priority segments, customers, and applications
Drive structured pipeline development activities to improve opportunity quality and coverage
Translate installed base and customer data into actionable commercial opportunities
Partner with Sales and Portfolio teams to support service positioning and use‑case development
Enable account‑led and segment‑focused growth through clear opportunity frameworks and playbooks
Track progress and outcomes to maintain transparency and execution focus
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Commercial roles within the Service or Energy sector
Experience working with installed base‑driven service models and lifecycle offerings
Experience operating in a matrix environment with cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to translate market opportunities into structured, actionable growth plans
30%-40% travel pending work base location
More About Us
Working at Hitachi Energy provides opportunities to grow professionally while solving complex service challenges that support the reliability and performance of the power grid.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Competitive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
with disabilities.
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Global electrical transmission and grid modernization
Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.
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