Barron Williams are delighted to be retained to deliver this key search and selection instruction for our client, a global leader in industrial automation software. The business delivers cutting-edge solutions for the Energy sector, (as well as manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors) via their highly regarded branded software platform which empowers businesses to achieve efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. In an ever-evolving Energy sector landscape, they are now seeking a dynamic Energy Sector Sales Manager to drive growth in the renewable energy, utilities, power distribution and related sectors.

As Energy Sector Sales Manager, you’re role will be a mix of account management and new business development. You will report to the Sales Director and play a pivotal role in driving sales within the Energy provision sector. You will manage the entire sales cycle, from engaging with end users, grid operators, utilities and energy producers, to collaborating with system integrators and technology partners to deliver scalable automation solutions. You will help position the business as the leading software platform provider for energy automation in the UK.

You will be an enthusiastic and determined sales professional with a relevant background, ideally in the energy, power or industrial automation sectors. Your account management / business development experience will include technical sales roles and ideally digital solutions / software-related. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make their mark on this highly regarded and rapidly growing business and, for the right individual, there is the real opportunity to progress quickly in a growing global business.

Job Title:                   Sector Sales Manager, Energy

Location:                   Flexible UK, home-based                  

Reports to:                Sales Director

Package:                    Attractive salary excellent perf-related bonus + car & benefits

Key Deliverables:

• Deliver UK Energy sector sales goals as part of the business’ strategic growth plan
• Delivering against sales revenue and margin KPI’s from both new & existing client accounts
• Develop tactical sales plans for utilities, renewable energy, grid operators & energy storage companies
• Build effective long-term relationship with both clients and System Integrator partners alike
• Increase current customer sales revenues by maximising established reputation and competitive advantage
• Collaborate with technical teams to offer tailored automation solutions that deliver digital transformation
• Represent the business at power automation, smart grids and renewables industry events & conferences

Candidate Profile:

• Energetic Sales & Business Development professional looking to develop their career in the Energy sector
• Can demonstrate early career track record of delivering profitable business growth in technical sales roles
• Solutions sales experience, able to create compelling value propositions in competitive environments
• Demonstrates ability to develop effective sales strategies and tactical plans in career to date
• Technically credible, comfortable in industrial automation / relevant software in Energy /related markets
• Energetic and with the appetite to develop their career further in engineering-related sectors and roles
• Instantly credible with clients, with highly effective communications and interpersonal skills 
• Personal characteristics would likely include entrepreneurial, self-reliant, curious, determined

Apply in confidence via the email address provided or contact Paul Barron on the number provided for a confidential exploratory discussion.