Location:Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanJob ID: R0083887Date Posted:2025-03-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>You will formalize the value propositions for segments, channels, applications including external and internal messaging of the value propositions. Work with Business Unit Marketing &amp; Sales, Marketing, Solution Manager, and other organizations such as Product Management (PM), Technology Management (TM), and Account Management (AM) to define the strategy for the segment and its sub-segments.</li><li>You will monitor competitors’ activity and Market trends and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.</li><li>You will define key targets (e.g. volume, prices, mix) aligned with the global strategy and ensures these are achieved for the Channel / Distributor / OEM in the specified market. Ensures detailed business plans with regular follow up are in place.</li><li>You will create added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy (HE) by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g. frame agreements, supply agreements). Communicates details in accordance with HE supply, offering and strategy.</li><li>You will establish and develop account relationships based on a defined segment strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitor customer claims / quality, if any. Plan, facilitate or conduct customer negotiations.</li><li>You will identifies and evaluates Channel / Distributor / OEM partners together with the LSM and the global Channel / Distributor / OEM management team. Contributes in sales and frame agreements negotiations. Manages annual performance assessment activities for Channel / Distributor / OEM partners. Supports driving strategic partnerships, developing personal relationships with partners, customers and other decision makers.</li><li>You will evaluate and certifies Channel / Distributor / OEM partners. Ensures training for Channel / Distributor / OEM and internal sales in aspects of marketing analysis, market segmentation, demand creation techniques, Channel / Distributor / OEM models and cost structures, effective Channel / Distributor / OEM program development and Channel / Distributor / OEM metrics.</li><li>You will coordinates sales and marketing efforts and pricing policies that require Channel / Distributor / OEM /segment partner participation. Ensures appropriate communication, promotion and training activities in the Channel / Distributor / OEM /segment.</li><li>You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. </li></ul>Your background<ul><li>You hold bachelors degree.</li><li>Channel sales experience of substation equipment in general, or components for making substation equipment or in Heavy Electrical Equipment.</li><li>Business level English. Able to conduct meetings in English.</li><li>High fluency or Native level Japanese fluency.</li><li>Candidate from Distributor side with good knowledge of channel sales with good strategic sales mindset is acceptable.</li></ul>More about usWorking Conditions and benefits: Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable. Hybrid working style applicable. Benefits:<ul><li>Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance</li><li>Paid leave</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Wedding leave</li><li>Maternity leave</li><li>Spousal maternity leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Nursing care leave</li></ul> Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Ken-Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/</a> <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Channel Manager

Location:Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanJob ID: R0083887Date Posted:2025-03-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityHitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>You will formalize the value propositions for segments, channels, applications including external and internal messaging of the value propositions. Work with Business Unit Marketing &amp; Sales, Marketing, Solution Manager, and other organizations such as Product Management (PM), Technology Management (TM), and Account Management (AM) to define the strategy for the segment and its sub-segments.</li><li>You will monitor competitors’ activity and Market trends and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.</li><li>You will define key targets (e.g. volume, prices, mix) aligned with the global strategy and ensures these are achieved for the Channel / Distributor / OEM in the specified market. Ensures detailed business plans with regular follow up are in place.</li><li>You will create added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy (HE) by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g. frame agreements, supply agreements). Communicates details in accordance with HE supply, offering and strategy.</li><li>You will establish and develop account relationships based on a defined segment strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitor customer claims / quality, if any. Plan, facilitate or conduct customer negotiations.</li><li>You will identifies and evaluates Channel / Distributor / OEM partners together with the LSM and the global Channel / Distributor / OEM management team. Contributes in sales and frame agreements negotiations. Manages annual performance assessment activities for Channel / Distributor / OEM partners. Supports driving strategic partnerships, developing personal relationships with partners, customers and other decision makers.</li><li>You will evaluate and certifies Channel / Distributor / OEM partners. Ensures training for Channel / Distributor / OEM and internal sales in aspects of marketing analysis, market segmentation, demand creation techniques, Channel / Distributor / OEM models and cost structures, effective Channel / Distributor / OEM program development and Channel / Distributor / OEM metrics.</li><li>You will coordinates sales and marketing efforts and pricing policies that require Channel / Distributor / OEM /segment partner participation. Ensures appropriate communication, promotion and training activities in the Channel / Distributor / OEM /segment.</li><li>You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.&nbsp;</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>You hold bachelors degree.</li><li>Channel sales experience of substation equipment in general, or components for making substation equipment or in Heavy Electrical Equipment.</li><li>Business level English. Able to conduct meetings in English.</li><li>High fluency or Native level Japanese fluency.</li><li>Candidate from Distributor side with good knowledge of channel sales with good strategic sales mindset is acceptable.</li></ul>More about usWorking Conditions and benefits: Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable. Hybrid working style applicable. Benefits:<ul><li>Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance</li><li>Paid leave</li><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Wedding leave</li><li>Maternity leave</li><li>Spousal maternity leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Nursing care leave</li></ul> Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Ken-Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/</a> <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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