Local Sales Manager in Slough

The opportunity
We are searching for a talented Local Sales Manager to lead and develop the UK sales organization. To deliver profitable, customer-centric growth. Strengthen market position, expand engagement across priority segments, and ensure disciplined execution of the commercial strategy to support the UK’s energy transition. You will inspire and develop a high-performing team while embedding best practices and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. In parallel deliver strong commercial results through optimized sales productivity, strategic customer relationships, and value-based solutions that position the company as a trusted partner in the energy transition.
How You’ll Make An Impact

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.