Remote Strategic Bid & Sales Lead – Energy Grid Projects

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions company based in Birmingham is seeking a Sales Specialist to manage large project opportunities in the sustainable energy sector. Responsibilities include leading the capture team, driving high-quality submissions, and negotiating complex bids. The ideal candidate should possess strong team management skills, a background in sales and risk management, and hold a degree in engineering. This role promotes an inclusive work environment and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven record in team management and delivery of substation projects.
• Sales and risk management experience focused on winning forecast opportunities.
• Extensive experience in leading complex solution-based opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the capture team for new opportunities.
• Drive high-quality submissions with a de-risked strategy.
• Establish effective customer relationships.
• Lead complex bids and customer negotiations.

Skills

Team management

Sales experience

Risk management

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Technical evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or HNC in engineering or similar STEM fields

Job description

A leading global energy solutions company based in Birmingham is seeking a Sales Specialist to manage large project opportunities in the sustainable energy sector. Responsibilities include leading the capture team, driving high-quality submissions, and negotiating complex bids. The ideal candidate should possess strong team management skills, a background in sales and risk management, and hold a degree in engineering. This role promotes an inclusive work environment and offers a competitive salary and benefits.