Digital Sales Lead – Energy & Industrial (Home Based, UK)

Russell James Recruitment is recruiting a Digital Sales Lead for a global leader in industrial automation and electrification. They are investing heavily in digital growth across the Energy and Process Industries and need a senior commercial leader to build and scale their UK digital business. The role You will own the UK digital portfolio end to end – industrial software, asset performance management (APM), optimisation and advanced analytics – and set the strategy for how it grows. This is a market-building role with real executive visibility, not an inherited patch. What you'll do * Define and deliver the UK digital sales strategy and multi-year plans for priority customers * Build a credible, qualified pipeline for digital and asset reliability solutions * Lead senior engagements with operators, EPCs and partners, and personally drive selected high-value pursuits * Turn digital capability into clear customer value, ROI and business outcomes * Coach and mobilise the wider Automation, Electrification and account teams to sell digital * Keep pipeline, forecasting and CRM discipline tight What you'll bring * Senior B2B solution sales experience in digital, software, APM or automation * A track record of building pipeline and closing complex, consultative deals * A solid understanding of industrial, energy or process environments * Confidence engaging at C-suite, engineering and operations level * An entrepreneurial, structured approach and the drive to create momentum from scratch The package Circa £100,000 base plus bonus and a strong benefits package. Home based with UK travel. To apply, send your CV via CV-Library or contact Charlie Major at Russell James Recruitment. Russell James Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy