The Opportunity

This position will be based in the Central Region of the US (preferably in Denver, CO – other acceptable locations in central region would be Northern California or Salt Lake City, Utah).   Are you ready to energize your career in a role that powers the future? At Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the power grid—making it more sustainable, resilient, and intelligent. As a Territory Sales Manager in our Grid Automation business, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, helping utilities and energy providers modernize their infrastructure and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

This is more than a sales role—it’s a strategic partnership opportunity. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like protection & control systems, grid edge solutions, and network automation tools. You’ll collaborate with industry experts, influence decision-makers, and deliver impactful solutions that shape the future of energy.

Whether you're a seasoned professional in the power industry or bring adjacent experience in technical sales, project management, or engineering, this role offers a chance to grow, lead, and make a real difference. Join a global leader committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation—and help us build a grid that works for everyone.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build and expand relationships with key Grid Automation customers
• Lead strategic account planning and pipeline development
• Represent a full portfolio of grid automation products and services
• Deliver insights and guidance to customers navigating complex solutions
• Collaborate across teams to execute impactful sales strategies
• Attend industry events and represent Hitachi Energy’s thought leadership
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
• Engage in critical project touchpoints and escalate when needed
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience to the role.  Additionally, candidate with an Associate’s degree or High School Diploma (GED) will be considered based upon the specifics of the experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or grid automation required
• Proven technical selling aptitude in energy or adjacent industries
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce
• High percentage of travel will be required
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

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

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