Application Guide
How to Apply for Business Development Manager - Data Centers
at HITACHI ENERGY
🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY
Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned at the intersection of energy and digital technology, advancing sustainable energy systems toward a carbon-neutral future. As part of the global Hitachi group, the company combines deep domain expertise in power grids with innovative digital solutions, making it an ideal workplace for professionals passionate about transforming energy infrastructure while contributing to environmental sustainability.
About This Role
This Business Development Manager role focuses specifically on expanding Hitachi Energy's presence in the North American data center market by driving system and solutions marketing activities and enhancing business intelligence. You'll be responsible for co-developing solutions with customers, implementing strategic business models, and building partnerships with parallel industries to present stronger system solutions that align with sustainable energy goals.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve virtual meetings with data center clients across different North American time zones to understand their evolving power infrastructure needs, collaborating with technical teams to co-develop customized solutions, analyzing market intelligence on data center growth trends, and strategizing with marketing teams on how to position Hitachi Energy's sustainable energy solutions to gain competitive advantage in this rapidly growing segment.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For
- Has 8+ years in Sales/Marketing/Operations within the Electrical/Power Industry, with specific experience in data center power infrastructure (UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, or energy management)
- Demonstrates proven ability to build relationships across all customer levels (C-suite to technical/operational teams) in multicultural environments across North American regions
- Possesses both engineering/technical understanding (degree in Engineering preferred) AND business acumen to translate technical solutions into commercial opportunities
- Shows experience in developing strategic partnerships and collaborative solution development rather than just transactional sales
📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY
Quantify your 8+ years of experience with specific data center projects you've worked on - mention power capacity, client types (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise), and your role in solution development
Highlight any experience with sustainable energy solutions in data centers (renewable integration, energy efficiency, carbon reduction strategies) to align with Hitachi Energy's sustainability mission
Demonstrate your multicultural collaboration experience by mentioning specific regions in North America you've worked across and how you adapted approaches
Show how you've built business intelligence - mention specific market analysis, competitive intelligence, or customer insight initiatives you've led in the data center space
Connect your experience to 'system solutions' rather than individual products - emphasize how you've packaged multiple components into integrated offerings
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience in the data center power/electrical industry and how it prepares you for North American market expansion', 'Examples of co-developing solutions with customers rather than just selling existing products', "How you've built strategic partnerships with parallel industries or key suppliers in past roles", "Your understanding of sustainable energy trends in data centers and how you can contribute to Hitachi Energy's carbon-neutral mission"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Hitachi Energy's specific data center solutions portfolio (like E-mesh, Lumada, or grid-edge solutions) and recent North American data center projects
- → The company's Sustainability 2030 strategy and how it applies to data center infrastructure
- → Hitachi's 'Social Innovation Business' philosophy and how it influences business development approaches
- → Recent partnerships or acquisitions Hitachi Energy has made in the data center or digital infrastructure space
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on transactional sales experience without demonstrating solution co-development or strategic partnership building
- Generic application materials that don't specifically address the data center segment or power/electrical industry experience
- Failing to connect your experience to sustainable energy or carbon-neutral initiatives relevant to data centers
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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