Account Manager

In this role, you will take ownership of key customer relationships, identifying opportunities to support their renewable energy ambitions, and delivering solutions that create lasting value. Working closely with internal stakeholders and industry partners, you will develop strategic account plans, drive business growth, and strengthen Renewables position in a rapidly evolving market. This is a role with genuine impact and accountability. You'll have the autonomy to shape customer strategies, influence business outcomes, and contribute directly to the success of both our customers and our organisation. If you're motivated by building relationships, delivering results, and making a positive contribution to the energy transition, we'd love to hear from you. How you'll make an impact

• Develop and nurture long term strategic relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Create and deliver account strategies that support customer objectives while driving sustainable business growth for Renewables.
• Build a deep understanding of customers' operational challenges, sustainability goals, and investment plans.
• Identify emerging opportunities and work collaboratively across the business to develop innovative renewable energy solutions.
• Lead and support commercial discussions, proposals, and negotiations to secure new business and maximise customer value.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and deliver accurate forecasting through effective account planning and opportunity management.
• Ability to problem-solve and navigate complex customer challenges and issues, working in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, technical, and delivery teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities and support decision making.
  
  Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in account management, business development, sales, or customer relationship management.
• Experience within the renewable energy, clean technology, utilities, sustainability, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver business growth.
• Skilled at building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Required to be flexible to travel across United Kingdom with occasional travel to Europe
  
  About Hitachi Energy
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!