Local Sales Manager
Hitachi
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Define and execute a UK sales strategy fully aligned with global business objectives.
- Drive market growth across renewables, grid modernization, e-mobility, data centers, and industrial sectors.
- Position Hitachi Energy as a trusted partner in the energy transition by identifying emerging opportunities.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team (direct leadership of 5, indirect influence over ~30).
- Embed best practices, coach talent, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Achieve annual order targets while ensuring profitable growth across all product lines and services.
- Optimize sales productivity and channel performance for maximum impact.
- Elevate customer experience and satisfaction through continuous NPS improvement.
- Build strategic relationships with key customers and stakeholders to strengthen market presence.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to anticipate shifts and adapt quickly.
- Champion customer-centric solutions and value-based selling to deliver measurable outcomes.
- Ensure alignment with global pricing, cost efficiency, and compliance standards.
- Leverage digital tools (CRM, analytics) to enhance forecasting and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- Degree and preferably Master’s in Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Extensive experience in sales leadership within industrial or energy sectors.
- Proven track record in driving growth and leading transformations in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to influence at senior levels.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales strategymarket growthdata-driven decision-makingvalue-based sellingchannel performancecustomer experienceNPS improvementcommercial acumenstrategic thinkingsales leadership
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcoachinginfluencecommunicationrelationship-buildinginnovationadaptabilitycustomer-centric solutionsteam inspiration