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How to Apply for Sales Director, Data Centers - Hyperscalers (Bay Area, CA)

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned at the intersection of energy and digital technology, focusing specifically on advancing sustainable energy systems for a carbon-neutral future. The company combines Hitachi's 100+ year legacy in technology with a forward-thinking mission to solve critical energy challenges, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who want to drive meaningful environmental impact through innovative solutions.

About This Role

As Sales Director for Data Centers - Hyperscalers, you'll lead strategic sales initiatives targeting major cloud providers and data center operators, directly contributing to Hitachi Energy's expansion in the critical infrastructure market. This role involves coaching a specialized team while developing relationships with key decision-makers at companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to sell complex energy solutions that support their sustainability goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves virtual team meetings with account managers to review pipeline progress, strategic planning sessions for hyperscaler account development, and executive-level calls with data center operators to discuss energy solutions. You'll analyze market trends, forecast bookings, and collaborate with technical teams to tailor solutions that meet specific customer sustainability requirements.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of documented success leading enterprise sales pursuits, preferably in energy infrastructure or data center technology
  • Possesses deep knowledge of hyperscaler operations, procurement processes, and sustainability initiatives from 5+ years in the data center market
  • Demonstrates technical aptitude to understand and articulate complex energy solutions like grid connections, power quality, and energy management systems
  • Has experience building executive-level relationships with major technology companies in the Bay Area ecosystem

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Quantify your data center market experience with specific metrics (e.g., 'managed $50M+ portfolio with major hyperscalers') rather than generic sales achievements

2

Highlight any experience with sustainable energy solutions or carbon-neutral initiatives relevant to data center operations

3

Research and reference specific Hitachi Energy data center projects or products in your application materials

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Emphasize remote team leadership experience since this is a remote position managing distributed account managers

5

Connect your background to Bay Area hyperscaler relationships even if applying remotely - mention specific companies and contacts

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Demonstrate understanding of Hitachi Energy's sustainability mission and how data center solutions contribute to carbon-neutral goals", 'Provide specific examples of developing strategic sales plans for key verticals, particularly in data center/hyperscaler markets', 'Highlight experience forecasting bookings and managing complex opportunity pipelines in long-sales-cycle environments', 'Share a brief case study of building/maintaining relationships with major customers in the technology sector']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Hitachi Energy's specific data center solutions portfolio and recent projects with technology companies
  • → Research the company's sustainability reports and carbon-neutral commitments to understand strategic priorities
  • → Review recent news about hyperscaler data center expansion and their sustainability goals
  • → Understand the competitive landscape for energy solutions in data centers (competitors like Schneider Electric, ABB, etc.)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a strategic sales plan targeting specific hyperscalers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for Hitachi Energy's solutions?
2 Describe your approach to coaching account managers on selling complex technical solutions to non-technical buyers
3 How do you forecast bookings and manage pipelines for solutions with long implementation timelines?
4 What experience do you have with sustainable energy solutions and how would you position them to data center operators?
5 How would you build executive relationships remotely with Bay Area-based hyperscaler decision makers?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic sales experience without specific data center/hyperscaler market knowledge
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of technical aspects of energy solutions for data centers
  • Not connecting your experience to Hitachi Energy's sustainability mission and carbon-neutral focus

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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