Director, New Business Development

Description

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. adopts, implements, and updates certain safety protocols in its efforts to promote a healthy and safe workplace for the well-being of our employees, their families, and visitors to our facilities, and to pursue continuity of the Company’s business operations. Where permitted by law, new hires will be required to disclose and certify COVID-19 vaccination status shortly after hire.

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Remote (IL)

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $161,305 - $221,795

This pay range is for the position's base salary only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Leading new business development initiatives leveraging Hitachi’s Core Technologies (CT), including Analytical and Microscopy products and solutions. Target markets include environmental, natural resources, and the related emerging green economy. Specific responsibilities include market/technology research and assessment, enterprise c-level client engagement, facilitating cross-divisional collaboration, promoting existing related CT products and solutions, and preparing/presenting internal executive summaries and reports. The primary territories for this position are the Americas and Australia with a focus on developing a new Hitachi global enterprise.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and screen potential business opportunities.
• Work closely with senior sales, marketing, applications, and R&D staff – across multiple divisions and Hitachi group companies – to identify and develop new strategic business opportunities.
• Lead the Hitachi “Green Value” New Business Development initiative in the Americas.
• Identify, develop, and target key market segments and industries to build long-term opportunities and demand generation.
• Work with the factory, internal staff, vendors, partners, and customers to promote Hitachi CT products and solutions.
• Organize and report information on emerging market requirements and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships.
• Participate in the planning and execution of company CT marketing programs and events.

• MBA or PH.D. in related field.

• Product line and technology (SEM, TEM, FIB, EDS/XRF, UV/VIS, HPLC)
• 15 or more years technical and/or commercial experience within the field of electron microscopy and/or X-ray Fluorescence.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]