Grid Technologies Sales Director, Industrial (US)

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

Job ID

305806

Location

United States of America

Texas

Houston

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Management / Executive

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as the Industrial Sales Director for Grid Technologies in North America, where you will lead a dynamic sales team focused on driving revenue growth and expanding market share in key industrial segments. You will collaborate closely with regional and business leadership to prioritize high-value pursuits and enhance profitable order entry across our comprehensive portfolio. By shaping and expanding the industrial sales pipeline, you will position Siemens Energy as the go‑to partner for electrification and the industrial energy transition. Your role will emphasize developing your industrial field sales team, strengthening customer relationships, expanding access to decision‑makers, and aligning our offerings with their needs for reliability, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage and retain a team of industrial-focused sales and account managers.
• Deliver financial targets by continuously identifying and closing new opportunities with consultative support for Grid Technology products and services.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the portfolio and industrial market, coordinating with business units to provide accurate sales forecasts and cross‑functional value propositions.
• Develop and execute a customer strategy that highlights pain points and buying behaviors, ensuring alignment with Siemens Energy stakeholders.
• Lead the team in executing the sales process by influencing decision‑makers and serving as the primary contact for customer relationships and new opportunities, while managing contract negotiations for favorable agreements.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships at all organizational levels, engaging early with potential partners and facilitating executive sponsor meetings.
• Foster an ownership culture by promoting safety and accountability within client organizations, while driving personal and professional development goals for your team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• 10 or more years of experience in industrial sales, key account leadership, and commercial strategy. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• Proven track record in leading regional or national sales organizations and managing multi‑billion‑dollar pipelines across industrial markets.
• Extensive commercial experience in core industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, refining, metals & mining, and other energy‑intensive sectors.
• Strong understanding of the Siemens Energy Grid Technologies portfolio, with experience selling complex solutions across products, systems, and long‑term service programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long‑term customer partnerships at the executive level.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with experience engaging global stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across matrixed organizations, influencing strategic decision‑making.

Willing and able to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel to manufacturing or project locations.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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