Sales Manager

We are going through a period of growth and onboarding of a Sales Manager to increase our footprint in the onshore renewable market. Working for the NKT UK Service Sales Leader, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships, whilst maintaining existing ones by providing quality service. We are looking for a creative, motivated, and organized person to join our team to assist with the step change in sales and market share across the UK. 

Main Responsibilities

• Boost sales of existing products and market share growth
• Launch products into a crowded market, with the aim to become a significant partner
• Negotiate framework agreements and larger projects as well as trading agreements
• Develop new customer relationships for the business as well as maintaining existing ones
• Work closely with wider sales team for cross-selling opportunities
• Regular customer contact and visits
• Coordinate customer meetings, along with internal reporting and follow ups
• Comprehensive cross-functional involvement e.g. manufacturing, forecasting and market insights

You will also need to:

• Increase sales in % and £ margin within area
• Sell multiple products to existing and new customers.
• Assist the Service Sales Leader to implement detailed and effective sales plans to facilitate penetration with existing and new customers.
• Maximise sales and new opportunities based on market data and in line with current and up to date sales practices
• Have effective time management skills to prioritise large regions and diverse clients
• Provide reports on sales activity, forecasting and performance.
• Keep up to date with the current market and competitors in your region and the industry.

This role will suit a person who has a committed approach, is entrepreneurial, and motivated by the prospect of being a member of a sales team influencing the growth of our business.

As a Sales Manager we would require someone with previous experience within a commercial environment of no less than 1 year.

An existing network and or understanding of the renewable market is desirable but not essential. A background in electrical cables and or products that relate to cables & accessories would be advantageous but not essential. Other product lines sold into these sectors will also be considered. Previous experience in a Sales team with a significant history of solid results would also be valuable

You will need to plan and prepare customer visits, have a Full clean driver's license. All of the relevant tools required to perform your tasks will be provided, and in return you can expect to receive competitive benefits in line with a manufacturer.

Join us whilst “We connect a greener world!”

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable quality work, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

Please apply via our website by latest 31 January 2025. Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process together with DBS (for specific roles) & reference checks.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact The HR Dept via email: UK.HR@NKT.com  (UK) and or The Recruiting Manager, Service Sales Lead, Paul Callaghan via email: paul.callaghan@nkt.com

Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail.

About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com