Sales Manager - Data Centers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic UK Sales Manager, Data Centers, to lead growth in the UK market, working with hyperscale operators, colocation providers, consultants, EPC contractors and stakeholders across the data center sector.

The role covers strategy development, account leadership, and end-to-end sales from early engagement to contract award, with travel across the UK and flexibility to be based in the Birmingham area or another UK location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or related field.
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and build networks.
• Solid knowledge of the data center market and industry contacts.
• Strong technical acumen to support solution development and deal closures.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence strategy and negotiations.
• Team-oriented, with leadership capabilities and travel flexibility (circa 35%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with UK Data Center customers.
• Create and execute robust sales plans, strategies and stakeholder maps.
• Lead opportunities, pipeline management and forecasting.
• Collaborate with sales teams, tendering and engineering to win contracts.
• Travel across the UK to support customer engagement and growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic sales

Data center market knowledge

Technical acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or related field

Job description

Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0133164 Date Posted: 2026-06-22

Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven UK Sales Manager, Data Centers, to lead growth within one of the fastest-evolving sectors in the energy and infrastructure market. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of the UK sales strategy for Data Center customers, building strong relationships with hyperscale operators, colocation providers, consultants, EPC contractors, and key industry stakeholders. This is a high-profile sales leadership role with significant ownership and accountability. You will be responsible for driving business growth in the UK market by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic customer partnerships, and expanding Hitachi Energy’s presence in the critical power and data center infrastructure landscape. Working closely with the regional account managers, UK sales teams, local business units, tendering, engineering, and project delivery functions, you will ensure a coordinated and customer-focused approach across the entire sales lifecycle - from early engagement and specification through to negotiation, contract award, and long-term account development. The position is based in the UK, with flexibility to work from the Hitachi Energy Birmingham office or another UK location, depending on the successful candidate’s location, alongside regular travel to customer sites across the UK.

How you’ll make an impact

Develop and manage strategic relationships with key Data Center customers across the UK market, acting as the primary commercial lead and trusted advisor for both customer engagement and business growth initiatives. Create and execute robust sales plans, strategies, and stakeholder engagement maps to drive revenue growth, increase market penetration, and strengthen Hitachi Energy’s position within the UK Data Center sector. Build a deep understanding of customer business objectives, investment strategies, procurement processes, and decision-making structures to identify and convert new sales opportunities. Proactively identify customer needs and align Hitachi Energy’s solutions to support their long-term operational, sustainability, and expansion goals. Drive early engagement and opportunity development in collaboration with local sales teams, business units, tendering, and technical specialists, ensuring strong positioning throughout the sales cycle. Lead strategic pursuits, key account initiatives, and high-value opportunities, while maintaining disciplined pipeline management and forecasting through Hitachi Energy’s sales processes and CRM tools. Deliver accurate sales forecasting, support budget achievement, and contribute to market planning activities to ensure sustainable and profitable business growth across the UK. Represent Hitachi Energy within the UK Data Center industry by developing strong customer relationships, supporting industry events, and promoting the company’s portfolio of innovative energy and infrastructure solutions. Uphold Hitachi Energy’s commitment to safety, integrity, and customer excellence while maintaining a strong commercial focus and willingness to travel across the UK to support customer engagement and business development activities.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical, or a related field, combined with relevant and demonstrable experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, or Engineering.
• Project Management experience is advantageous.
• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and build professional networks.
• Solid knowledge of the data center market, including experience working with data center customers and established industry contacts.
• Strong technical acumen to build customer confidence, support solution development, and contribute to successful deal closures.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide internal strategy across multiple product lines during proposals and contract negotiations.
• Strong commitment to quality, with the ability to tackle complex challenges, combined with a results-driven mindset and persistence in achieving objectives.
• Team-oriented with leadership capabilities, strong prioritization skills, experience in high-level value-based and strategic sales, and flexibility for domestic travel (circa 35%).

More about us

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles- particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions- additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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