Technical Sales Consultant
Job Summary
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Regional Technical Sales Consultant for the US West Region to bridge the gap between sales teams and customers. In this role, you will travel to customer sites, identify service opportunities, and deliver technical solutions for power transformers and high-voltage breakers. Candidates based in the specified regions with extensive field experience are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead on-site assessments and technical consultations for grid assets
- Provide technical support on electrical testing, controls, and oil processing
- Collaborate with engineering, safety, and planning teams
- Support proposals, scopes, and quotes to drive service sales growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Required Skills
- Minimum 10+ years' field experience on transformers and HV breakers
- 4+ years as a field crew leader preferred
- Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Details
How you'll make an impact
- Lead on-site assessments and technical consultations to identify service opportunities and develop tailored solutions for grid assets.
- Provide technical support on electrical testing, controls, and oil processing to support customer decision-making.
- Collaborate with engineering, safety, and planning teams to deliver seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical support on proposals, scopes, and quotes that address customer needs and drive service sales growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in utilities, EPCs, and industrial sectors.
- Provide technical support on field activities, generate detailed reports, and maintain accurate records in CRM systems.
- Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, sharing insights and building market presence.
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum 10+ years' experience working in the field on transformers and high-voltage breakers, preferably with at least 4+ years as a field crew leader.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office; ability to learn and use CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites (50-60% travel) and operate company vehicle/equipment, comfortable working in substation environments.