Hitachi
Account Manager, Utility
Hitachi, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Location:Remote - Florida, United States
Job ID:R0060233
Date Posted:2024-08-27
Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job Schedule:Full time
Remote:Yes
Job Description:
Account Manager - Sales
Our Hitachi Energy business is currently seeking a seasoned sales professional to serve as an Account Manager and contribute to our Front End Sales team. The role will be located near Juno Beach, Florida.
The Account Manager (AM) is a key part of Hitachi Energy's strategy and maintains and expands relationships with strategically important customers. Assigned to one or more accounts, the AM is responsible for achieving sales targets, pipeline management, relationship management and strategic account planning while maintaining customer satisfaction as measured by the Net Promoter Score. The AM represents either the entire range of Hitachi Energy products, systems and services to an account or a defined subset where multiple Account Managers may work on the account. The Account Manager will lead the account planning cycle and ensure their needs and expectations are met by the company. The Account Manager will report to the Strategic Account Manager for the customer account.
Main Accountabilities:Account Strategies -
Participates in the development of sales strategies for accounts by providing the customer's current business and long-term plans within an account team environment.Sales Targets -
Proposes sales targets and inputs to grow margins for the account and ensures their achievement with a structured follow-up processAccount plan
- Leads the development and implementation of the account plan to include designing the executive relationship strategy and coverage plans, prioritizing the opportunities, identifying a target for each solution element. Proposes recovery plans in case of potential order shortfallsCustomer Relations -
Establishes and develops account relationships based on a defined strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitors customer claims. Plans, facilities and conducts customer negotiations.Customer Knowledge - Develops, maintains and shares detailed knowledge of the customer's business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends, and competition.Volume and Profit -
Sells products/solutions/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets.Market Activity -
Monitors competitors' activity with each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.Sales -
Creates added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy by ensuring a deep understanding of the customers applications. Communicates details in accordance with Hitachi Energy supply, offering and strategy. Instills customer confidence based upon strong technical understanding of products/systems and communication of that knowledge into customer solutions. Challenges internal and external to explore new options and solutions.Marketing -
Coordinates the use of internal or external resources (e.g. - technical, advertising and marketing) in order to provide value added service to accounts.Key Skills & Attributes:
Ability to implement sales strategies with businesses, provide insight to customers by navigating options & alternatives, and coordinate activities involving multiple functions across a variety of businesses.Strong analytical/communication skills required to determine, evaluate, and report reasons for success, as well as obstacles, anticipate market change, and forecast/communicate customers' buying patterns & product requirements.Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining organized & strategic to carry out the sales account plans.Successful candidate must have an understanding of customer and company's organizational structure, as well as strong business acumen / sense to determine when escalation is required.Anticipates roadblocks, and alerts internal & external stakeholders appropriately.Fosters teamwork that drives collaboration and teamwork.Required Qualifications:
Candidates with the following combination of education and experience will be considered:
Bachelor's degree preferred, but will consider experience in lieu of degree
*Experience above should be in some combination of Engineering, Project Management, Business, Sales, and/or Marketing
Willingness to travelStrong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detailPreferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related fieldExperience working with large investor-owned utility clients is a plusRecent experience working with the sales & marketing of Power Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, circuit breakers, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Job ID:R0060233
Date Posted:2024-08-27
Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job Schedule:Full time
Remote:Yes
Job Description:
Account Manager - Sales
Our Hitachi Energy business is currently seeking a seasoned sales professional to serve as an Account Manager and contribute to our Front End Sales team. The role will be located near Juno Beach, Florida.
The Account Manager (AM) is a key part of Hitachi Energy's strategy and maintains and expands relationships with strategically important customers. Assigned to one or more accounts, the AM is responsible for achieving sales targets, pipeline management, relationship management and strategic account planning while maintaining customer satisfaction as measured by the Net Promoter Score. The AM represents either the entire range of Hitachi Energy products, systems and services to an account or a defined subset where multiple Account Managers may work on the account. The Account Manager will lead the account planning cycle and ensure their needs and expectations are met by the company. The Account Manager will report to the Strategic Account Manager for the customer account.
Main Accountabilities:Account Strategies -
Participates in the development of sales strategies for accounts by providing the customer's current business and long-term plans within an account team environment.Sales Targets -
Proposes sales targets and inputs to grow margins for the account and ensures their achievement with a structured follow-up processAccount plan
- Leads the development and implementation of the account plan to include designing the executive relationship strategy and coverage plans, prioritizing the opportunities, identifying a target for each solution element. Proposes recovery plans in case of potential order shortfallsCustomer Relations -
Establishes and develops account relationships based on a defined strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitors customer claims. Plans, facilities and conducts customer negotiations.Customer Knowledge - Develops, maintains and shares detailed knowledge of the customer's business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends, and competition.Volume and Profit -
Sells products/solutions/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets.Market Activity -
Monitors competitors' activity with each account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.Sales -
Creates added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy by ensuring a deep understanding of the customers applications. Communicates details in accordance with Hitachi Energy supply, offering and strategy. Instills customer confidence based upon strong technical understanding of products/systems and communication of that knowledge into customer solutions. Challenges internal and external to explore new options and solutions.Marketing -
Coordinates the use of internal or external resources (e.g. - technical, advertising and marketing) in order to provide value added service to accounts.Key Skills & Attributes:
Ability to implement sales strategies with businesses, provide insight to customers by navigating options & alternatives, and coordinate activities involving multiple functions across a variety of businesses.Strong analytical/communication skills required to determine, evaluate, and report reasons for success, as well as obstacles, anticipate market change, and forecast/communicate customers' buying patterns & product requirements.Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining organized & strategic to carry out the sales account plans.Successful candidate must have an understanding of customer and company's organizational structure, as well as strong business acumen / sense to determine when escalation is required.Anticipates roadblocks, and alerts internal & external stakeholders appropriately.Fosters teamwork that drives collaboration and teamwork.Required Qualifications:
Candidates with the following combination of education and experience will be considered:
Bachelor's degree preferred, but will consider experience in lieu of degree
*Experience above should be in some combination of Engineering, Project Management, Business, Sales, and/or Marketing
Willingness to travelStrong customer relationship skills; Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detailPreferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related fieldExperience working with large investor-owned utility clients is a plusRecent experience working with the sales & marketing of Power Distribution products (e.g. transformer systems, switchgear, circuit breakers, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.