The Sales Lead is responsible for developing business opportunities, building client relationships, promoting energy efficiency solutions, and expanding market presence in North America, particularly in Oil & Gas and industrial sectors.
Position
Sales Lead - North America
Directly reporting to
Head of Sales, North America
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Sales Lead is responsible for driving new business development across Steel, Metals and Cement sectors across North America. The role focuses on identifying opportunities for energy efficiency and electrification solutions involving MV motors, VFD technologies, and industrial optimisation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY ACTIVITIES
- Business Development - Identify and secure new opportunities across the Oil & Gas sector.
- Client Relationship Development - Build strong relationships with operators and industrial stakeholders.
- Solution Sales - Promote industrial energy efficiency and electrification solutions.
- Market Expansion - Support the growth of the company’s presence across North America.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
- Proven business development experience with intelligent motor controls/ speed drives
- Track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities within industrial or energy markets
- Experience selling complex technical solutions, ideally involving energy efficiency, electrification, or industrial optimisation technologies
- Experience building and managing relationships with operators, engineering firms, and industrial stakeholders
- Strong network within heavy industry sectors across North America
- Experience operating in entrepreneurial or high-growth sales environments
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