Local Sales Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Local Sales Manager in Birmingham to lead the UK sales organization. This role involves defining and executing a sales strategy to drive market growth across the energy sector. The successful candidate will inspire a high-performing team while ensuring profitable growth and fostering customer-centric solutions. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience in sales leadership are essential for this position. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales leadership within industrial or energy sectors.
• Proven track record in driving growth and leading transformations.
• Ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a UK sales strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Drive market growth across various sectors including renewables.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

The opportunity

We are searching for a talented Local Sales Manager to lead and develop the UK sales organization. To deliver profitable, customer‑centric growth. Strengthen market position, expand engagement across priority segments, and ensure disciplined execution of the commercial strategy to support the UK’s energy transition. You will inspire and develop a high‑performing team while embedding best practices and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. In parallel deliver strong commercial results through optimized sales productivity, strategic customer relationships, and value‑based solutions that position the company as a trusted partner in the energy transition.

How you’ll make an impact

• Define and execute a UK sales strategy fully aligned with global business objectives.
• Drive market growth across renewables, grid modernization, e‑mobility, data centers, and industrial sectors.
• Position Hitachi Energy as a trusted partner in the energy transition by identifying emerging opportunities.
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing sales team (direct leadership of 5, indirect influence over ~30).
• Embed best practices, coach talent, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Achieve annual order targets while ensuring profitable growth across all product lines and services.
• Optimize sales productivity and channel performance for maximum impact.
• Elevate customer experience and satisfaction through continuous NPS improvement.
• Build strategic relationships with key customers and stakeholders to strengthen market presence.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to anticipate shifts and adapt quickly.
• Champion customer‑centric solutions and value‑based selling to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with global pricing, cost efficiency, and compliance standards.
• Leverage digital tools (CRM, analytics) to enhance forecasting and data‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Degree and preferably Master’s in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in sales leadership within industrial or energy sectors.
• Proven track record in driving growth and leading transformations in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

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