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Account Director, Data Centers
Location
California
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$180K - $271K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Account Director, Data Centers
Hitachi
• Manage the entire customer relationship within Hitachi Energy. • Develop and align the relationship between Hitachi Energy and the Strategic Account at all levels both within Hitachi Energy and within the customer. • Initiate and maintain C-Level relationships. • Apply a high level of business acumen, including an understanding of the customer’s business drivers, industry trends, economic developments, issues and competition. • Act as focal point for problem resolution and monitor the customer complaint resolution process. • Maximize the consistency of customer experience throughout all contacts with Hitachi Energy. • Lead the development and implementation of the account plan and coverage plan including executing an executive relationship strategy, prioritizing the opportunities, identifying a target for each solution element (project) and identifying the key personnel required (commercial and technical/project). • Drive growth in assigned account. • Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the customer’s strategy, past purchasing behavior, organization including decision makers, influencers, sponsors and anti-sponsors. • Create and maintain internal relationships with key business partners at all levels of the organization.
Job Requirements
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related discipline required; MBA preferred
- 10 years of sales experience required; 12+ years of account management experience preferred
- Experience working with data center customers, preferably hyperscale clients
- Experience with renewable energy products such as transformers, high voltage, switchgear, circuits, etc. preferred
- Business acumen with understanding of customer drivers, market trends, and competitive landscape
- Experience working in a matrixed team environment and influencing cross-functional teams
- Experience in sales, problem resolution, and relationship building with customers
- Travel required
Benefits
- Health and retirement benefits
- Paid leave and flexibility
- Learning and development opportunities
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