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Strategic Sales Lead - Modelling

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6 months ago
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The company is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical networks. We are recognised as a world-leading expert in our field, enabling our customers to manage their electricity networks more efficiently with fewer failures and outages, greater safety and lower costs.

Due to significant growth and expansion, we’re looking for a Strategic Sales Lead to join us so, if you're looking for your next career move in Sales and Business Development and have an understanding of the electricity market, we’d love to hear from you. Every person plays a critical role in shaping our success and we’re proud that so many of our people choose to stay with us long-term.

About the role:
In this role, you will implement a business growth strategy tailored to the capabilities of VisNet Modelling and be instrumental in strengthening relationships with our existing clients whilst expanding our customer base in new markets.
• Work closely with existing customers to understand their evolving needs and propose additional modules and services to add value to their operations
• Focus on engaging with new international customers, leveraging our solutions to support their grid planning and optimisation challenges
• Educate potential clients on the benefits of advanced modelling solutions and position VisNet Modelling as a critical component of their energy transition initiatives

What we’ll need from you:
• Significant experience in sales/business development
• Experience in the electricity distribution sector (or related) selling SaaS based software products and services
• Proven success in building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and customers
• Able to communicate effectively and persuasively to senior and technical individuals
• Ability to articulate complex products and offerings to a range of audiences
• Engineering or business related degree is desirable

What we can offer you:
• £80,000 p.a. plus commission scheme.
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company.
• Work-life balance: With flexible working options, we support our employees in balancing their professional and personal lives.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day

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