Automation-Jobs in United States

Site or Home-based or hybrid with travel

Full-time | Permanent

c. £70000 - £80000 + Bonus, Healthcare, Pension, LA

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Sales to lead business development and commercial strategy within the rapidly evolving clean energy space. This is a senior-level position reporting directly to the Group Sales Director, with a key focus on driving revenue growth across sectors such as Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Energy from Waste, SAF, Fuel Switching, and Nuclear SMRs.

If you thrive on building strategic relationships, enjoy working at the forefront of innovation, and have a strong track record in industrial automation or systems integration, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow business in the Energy Transition sector with a focus on immediate, funded projects.
• Drive business development, account leadership, and solution delivery across CO? Capture, Hydrogen, SAF, and related sectors.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Shape and execute a compelling Go-To-Market strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting and pipeline forecasting.
• Support proposal development, commercial reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Act as a thought leader and brand ambassador through industry events, networking, and professional forums.
  
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in a similar senior sales role within the Energy or Clean Tech sector.
• Proven success in selling complex, technical solutions to industrial clients.
• Strong understanding of automation systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, Variable Speed Drives, Smart Solutions).
• Demonstrable experience in managing high-value deals and building senior-level client relationships.
  
  

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with system integration companies.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Flexible working environment (home or office-based)
• Structured training and development
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Wellbeing and social initiatives
• Free onsite parking & EV charge points (office-based staff)
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

You're commercially astute, technically credible, and passionate about creating real impact in the clean energy transition. You understand what it means to develop long-term value, not just short-term wins, and you enjoy building collaborative, trust-based relationships.

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