Head of Sales

Head of Sales - Automation in Transportation

Commutable of Birmingham

Hybrid Working

£ - Flexible package for right candidate

Our client are a market leading automation integrator, they work with global names on both small and large scale projects across the UK. They have continued to grow over the past 2 years and are looking to develop their footprint in transportation Infrastructure.

Responsibilities - Head of Sales (Automation in Transportation)

• Support and develop the business within the Transportation Infrastructure sector
• Business development, account leadership and solution delivery across the Transport Infrastructure sector and develop in-depth solutions that enact long-term success for our customers
• Focus will be to utilise & promote past and current project references to develop business opportunities in Light Rail, Trams, SFRI and Highways infrastructure whilst in parallel utilise your own knowledge of the market
• Draw on your unique perspectives, personality, and creativity to think big about our clients' challenges and develop creative solutions
• Build and leverage client and team relationships that drive results and growth
• Showcase yourself as a Transport Infrastructure thought leader by developing your professional network through association memberships, speaking, and writing engagements, and community activities
• Follow the workflows and sales toolsets to demonstrate progress not only within the sales team but also the wider business to ensure business buy in
• Ensure the CRM / forecast is accurate and up to date
• Review commercial, technical, and operational bids
• Assist and support the Sales Applications team with the preparation of proposals and specifications, including technical, commercial and contractual aspects in accordance with process
• Agree, manage and develop a "Go To Market" strategy with the Senior Management Team to execute the plan by delivering high-quality, innovative added-value proposals, documents, presentations, case studies and value propositions
• Initiate and develop a system for evaluating, selecting and prioritising business opportunities

Qualification/Experience - Head of Sales (Automation in Transportation)

• A minimum of five years' previous experience in a similar role within the Transportation Infrastructure sector
• Qualified to degree level in electrical/electronic engineering
• A knowledge of systems integration incorporating Variable Speed Drives, PLCs, and SCADA / HMI products, Simulation, Smart solutions, Battery systems, Hybrid systems, Power management systems
• Proven track record in selling solutions to a variety of industrial applications.
• Have established customer contacts at senior level

Benefits - Head of Sales (Automation in Transportation)

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical plan
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on or send a copy of your CV to

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