Sales Manager - New Markets

Linxon; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in London is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager for New Markets to drive expansion into high-growth sectors such as renewable integration and grid stability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the energy sector, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of UK electricity transmission. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

25 days holiday entitlement

Car allowance

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development within energy or EPC sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK electricity transmission and emerging technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across emerging sectors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with developers and technology partners.
• Lead market intelligence gathering and competitor analysis.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Education

Engineering or technical background

Job description

Job Description

Sales Manager – New Markets

Location: London, UK

Join Us!!

Are you ready to shape the future of energy infrastructure in the UK? Linxon is seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Manager – New Markets to lead our expansion into high‑growth sectors including renewable integration, grid stability, and critical infrastructure electrification. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward‑thinking EPC leader and play a pivotal role in developing strategic partnerships and securing landmark projects in offshore wind, battery energy storage (BESS), synchronous condensers, hydrogen infrastructure, and data centre grid connections. Based in London, you’ll be at the heart of the UK’s energy transition, driving innovation and commercial success. If you’re passionate about building new markets and thrive in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment—this role is for you.

What will you do?

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across emerging sectors:
  • Renewable Integration (e.g. offshore wind, solar, hybrid systems)
  • Grid Stability & Flexibility (e.g. BESS, synchronous condensers)
  • Hydrogen Infrastructure
  • Critical Infrastructure Electrification (e.g. data centres, transport hubs)
  • Private Networks (industrial and commercial energy users)
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with developers, asset owners, consultants and technology partners.
• Lead market intelligence gathering and competitor analysis to inform go‑to‑market strategies.
• Collaborate with the commercial and delivery teams to shape winning proposals.
• Represent Linxon at industry events, forums and client meetings to enhance brand visibility.
• Report on pipeline development, sales performance and strategic milestones to senior leadership.

Experience Required

• Proven track record in sales or business development within the energy, infrastructure or EPC sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK electricity transmission and emerging energy technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Commercial acumen with experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Engineering or technical background is advantageous.

What we offer

• In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:
• A strategic role with high visibility and impact.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Hybrid working model based in our London office.
• 25 days holiday entitlement + statutory and public holidays + additional 3 days holiday available on our purchase scheme.
• Car allowance, Employee Assistance Programs and career progression.
• Life insurance.
• Industry‑leading contributory pension scheme matching up to 10%.
• Opportunities for professional development, including financial support for relevant qualifications and membership subscriptions.

About Linxon

“Building the infrastructure to power the world”

At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and AtkinsRéalis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon‑free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.

Why Linxon?

By joining Linxon, you will contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon‑free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more—so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way too!

At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.