HVDC Business Development Manager

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This role offers the chance to lead the charge in developing and executing strategies for large-scale HVDC projects. You will be instrumental in assessing project viability, proposing optimal solutions, and driving successful outcomes. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Understand and anticipate customer needs, projecting innovative solutions.
• Assess the viability of large projects from historical, financial, competitive, and risk perspectives.
• Propose optimal partners, suppliers, and contract execution setups.
• Initiate, coordinate, and lead capture teams for individual pursuits.
• Maintain momentum of large virtual teams during multiyear sales cycles.
• Prepare material for internal governance and approval processes.
• Participate as a senior representative in final sales negotiations of multimillion-dollar projects.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Your Background

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the energy industry, preferably in EP projects, transmission & distribution, or utility/transmission development.
• Background in HVDC is highly preferred.
• Background in Electrical Engineering and System Engineering is highly preferred.
• Keen interest in complexities, with a sense of urgency and persistence in achieving goals.
• Industry expert with credibility and a strong name in the industry.
• Proven record of managing complex pursuits and closing multimillion-dollar contracts.
• History of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to innovation and sustainability.
• We offer opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Join a team that values collaboration and excellence.

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote collaboration based on business needs.

• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need

• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms