Sales Manager

H-E Parts; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy solutions provider based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Manager to drive sales initiatives and build relationships within the energy sector. This remote role involves achieving sales targets, leading teams, and managing client relationships. An ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering, proven sales success, and a strong customer-focused approach. Excellent English communication skills are essential, while knowledge of additional European languages would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably in the vital infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of Data Transmission Systems related to critical infrastructure.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and growth targets in assigned markets.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing competitive solutions.
• Maintain partnerships with Channel Partners and market players.
• Conduct negotiations and technical discussions with clients.

Skills

Sales expertise

Relationship building

Market knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding

Proven sales record

Fluent English

Education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering

Job description

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0099172

Date Posted:

2025-12-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

As a Sales Manager, you’ll be part of a global leader driving the energy transition. This role puts you at the heart of shaping solutions that power industries, communities, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

You’ll combine strategic sales with marketing expertise to deliver real impact by building strong relationships with customers across the energy sector, both face-to-face and remotely.

You’ll understand customer challenges and recommend tailored products, services, and solutions that enable a sustainable future, and develop and execute marketing strategies for our portfolio and brands.

Evaluate performance and manage product or brand profitability to ensure long-term success.

We value passion for the energy industry above all. Whether you’re an experienced professional or at the start of your career, if you’re committed to innovation and sustainability, we want to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact:

• Achieve sales and growth targets within the assigned markets and accounts, including pipeline development, management, and sales forecasting.

• Lead and orchestrate cross-functional teams/capture teams to generate & present a competitive, differentiated solution and bids to customers.

• Define bid pricing, positioning, and channel strategies.

• Lead technical and commercial discussions, negotiations, and deal closing.

• Proactively position products, solutions, services, and new technology through customer seminars, workshops, trials/proof of concept, using the Presales Technical Support resources.

• Establish, develop, and maintain partnerships with Channel Partners (Telecom System Integrators, EPCs, …)

• Maintain excellent relationships with key players in the allocated market – End Customers, Telecom System Integrators, as well as EPC Contractors, Hitachi Energy Front End, and Geographic Sales, etc.

• Gather market information and trends to ensure updated market knowledge for planning and implementing appropriate market strategies.

Your background:

• Marketing and sales-oriented personality.

• Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering background with proven experience in sales, preferably in the vital infrastructure sector.

• A proven sales record will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge and experience in the field of Data Transmission Systems (fiber optical communication systems, packet-based, IP, MPLS, TDM), preferably in connection with Mission Critical Communication applications in vital infrastructure domains like Electric Utilities, Rail/Metro Transportation, Oil & Gas, and Air Traffic Management.

• Result-oriented, customer-focused personality with strong interpersonal skills.

• Conversant with commercial aspects of contracts in international business.

• Self-driven with strong initiative, highly committed team player with the ability to manage/orchestrate external and internal stakeholders towards Hitachi Energy's goals.

• Fluent communication skills both written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional widely spoken European language(s) would be a plus.

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