Regional Sales Director Critical Power, Northern Europe

Legrand North America, LLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Sales Director for Critical Power in Northern Europe. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales strategy, develop new business opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with clients. Your expertise in B2B sales and strategic planning will be crucial as you navigate the dynamic data center market. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, and play a key role in shaping the future of electrical and digital infrastructures. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• 10 years of sales experience primarily in B2B environments.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic and tactical sales plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive lead generation and a solid deliverable pipeline.
• Establish influential relationships with new customers in Northern Europe.
• Coordinate sales operations with all other departments/divisions.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

B2B Sales Experience

Lead Generation

Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Position Description

Ata Glance

Legrandhas an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Director Critical Power, Northern Europe to join theData Center Power and Control (DPC) - Starline Team inNetherlands. Responsible for introducing, developing, and implementing the LDCS Critical Power strategy in the target market “Datacenter” in Northern Europe.

What Will You Do?

• Develop proactive lead generation and a solid deliverable pipeline of new and growth business
• Use commercial expertise for product development and business development
• Develop and agree a sales strategy for Northern Europe region for “Critical Power”
• Establish influential relationships with new customers by introducing LDCS Europe as a company with focus on grey space, Critical Power
• Maintain and build on existing client relationships by expanding and developing the relationship throughout their Europe market sector networks
• Maintain and provide feedback on up-to-date knowledge of the market activity and potential impact on key target sectors
• Identify potential for partnership / alliances within the supply chain
• Ensure LDCS Europe, Critical Power is specified on tender lists
• Advise, agree and manage a range of promotional activities to support the profile of the business development activities
• Frequently interact with the “LDCS IT-Infrastructure” team to establish and maintain multi-level engagement between the two departments
• Ensure local pipeline management delivers “CWV forecast quality” data
• Annual business planning via business maps
• Weekly/continuous forecasting via com
• Give input to development of processes, and ensure they are followed throughout sales front office organizations
• Day to day team management
• Regular reporting to VP Critical Power of LDCS Europe
• Perform other tasks as assigned by
• Regular attendance of Monthly sales meeting
• Establish and develop multi-channel sales strategy
• Develop regional sales channels, including selecting new representatives, establishing geographic prioritization, developing representative selection criteria, representative relationship support and management, development and administration of representative contracts, pricing strategy, training methods, and support programs
• Develop and implement target data center end user account strategy
• Negotiate contracts and assist in their administration
• Create proposals, sales letters and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Monitor regional market trends and identify impact on product development and suggest new products and services to promote and market within strategic global markets
• Establish annual budget and adhere to approved budget guidelines
• Establish and maintain database of regional contacts and accounts and maintain all records and opportunities in salesforce within the company guidelines
• Coordinate sales operations with all other departments/divisions of the Company.
• Assists with exportation requirements
• Assists with regional trade account receivables and coordinate with Credit Manager and Accounts Receivable
• Represent the company at industry tradeshows and events

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field of study
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10 years of sales experience primarily in B2B environments
• Experience in developing and executing strategic and tactical
• Location: Preferably based in Netherland

The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not create a contract of employment.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks,Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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