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Hitachi

Business Development Manager – Substation Services, Lifecycle Solutions

Hitachi

. Develop and execute business development strategies to grow the substation service and modernization portfolio .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeStoney Creek • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in business development strategies, particularly in the substation service and modernization sector, with a strong focus on building executive-level relationships and driving revenue growth through lifecycle management and service agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentHigh-Voltage SubstationsLifecycle ManagementCRM SystemsStrategic Customer Relationships

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringPower SystemsService SalesAccount ManagementNegotiationPresentationCommunicationMarket AnalysisOpportunity ManagementRevenue Growth
Soft Skills
CollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceCRM Tools
Industry Keywords
Substation ServiceModernization PortfolioRetrofit SolutionsGrid InfrastructureAsset Lifecycle Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to grow the substation service and modernization portfolio
  • Identify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities across utilities, renewable energy, industrial, transportation, and commercial markets
  • Drive revenue growth through lifecycle services, retrofit projects, upgrades, replacements, repairs, and long-term service agreements
  • Build and maintain an opportunity pipeline to achieve annual order intake and sales targets
  • Analyze market trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and emerging technologies
  • Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key customer stakeholders
  • Position the organization as a trusted advisor for asset lifecycle management and modernization planning
  • Support customers with reliability, performance, asset health, aging infrastructure, and obsolescence challenges
  • Lead discussions on lifecycle roadmaps, capital planning, risk mitigation strategies, and modernization programs
  • Use installed-base data, assessment reports, service history, and field feedback to identify opportunities
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, product, field service, finance, marketing, and business unit leadership teams
  • Lead bid strategy development, pricing approaches, and commercial risk assessments
  • Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from identification to order booking
  • Support forecasting, pipeline management, and sales reporting through Salesforce or CRM tools
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and commercial processes
  • Share market intelligence and best practices to support continuous business improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in business development, service sales, account management, or power industry sales leadership
  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations, GIS, AIS, transformers, protection & control systems, and grid infrastructure
  • Experience with lifecycle management, modernization programs, retrofit solutions, and long-term service agreements
  • Proven ability to develop strategic customer relationships and drive sustainable revenue growth
  • Strong commercial, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems and opportunity management tools
  • Candidates must complete applicable pre-employment background checks and, where required, provide consent for additional security screenings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with generous contributions
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to telemedicine
  • Enhanced leave programs
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Employee resource groups
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Online learning platforms