Data Center Service Segment Leader Europe

Location:

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Job ID:

R0133816

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is accelerating the growth of its Service Business across Europe. In this strategic role, you will lead the development and execution of market and account strategies to expand our service footprint in key segments such as data centers and renewable integration. Your mission: drive sustainable, profitable growth by identifying opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and fostering collaboration across our European Service organization.

You will work closely with Global Industry Network Leaders, Account Managers, and regional Service teams to shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy for the full Hitachi Energy Service portfolio. This is your chance to influence the energy transition, helping customers achieve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability goals through innovative service solutions.

If you are passionate about market development, customer engagement, and driving measurable business impact in a fast-evolving sector, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and execute the European Service Market and Account Development Strategy.
• Identify and prioritize high-growth segments such as data centers and renewables.
• Expand service offerings and strengthen Hitachi Energy’s market position.
• Collaborate with Global INLs to translate global strategies into regional execution.
• Partner with Account Managers to convert strategic opportunities into long-term value.
• Build strong internal collaboration across Marketing, Sales, and Service teams.
• Act as the voice of the customer to align service offerings with market needs.
• Drive measurable growth in service revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Promote innovation in service delivery and digital solutions.
• Share best practices across European markets to accelerate performance.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in market development, strategic sales, or business management.
• Proven track record in growth within sustainability-oriented markets (e.g., data centers, renewables).
• Strong knowledge of the European energy market and service business landscape.
• Ability to design and execute regional growth strategies.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with strong data-driven decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.