Sales Manager - Generators
At a glance
Manager-level Sales Leadership role at AVK. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £52,000–£230,000.
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What you'll do
- Set the generator sales approach and pursue opportunities across existing accounts and new prospects
- Manage deals from finding leads through solution design, proposals, negotiation and contract signing
- Work with engineering and estimating teams to shape compliant generator packages and balance-of-plant solutions
- Build qualified pipeline, track forecasts in Salesforce and report market insights to senior leaders
- Represent the generator offering in client meetings, industry events and discussions with data centre stakeholders
What you bring
- A strong record selling technical generator systems to data centre operators and related stakeholders
- Experience handling the full sales cycle, including quotations, commercial negotiations and contract close
- Ability to review customer specifications and coordinate accurate bids covering scope, timing, risk and commercial terms
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone with technical generator sales experience focused on data centre customers. It is based onsite in London, with sales responsibilities across London, the UK and agreed international markets.
From the employer
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Manager – Generators to drive generator sales for AVK-SEG. Based in London, the role will focus on expanding market share, building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored standby and prime power generator solutions for mission-critical sectors. AVK-SEG’s core focus is the data centre market, and the successful candidate will bring a strong track record in technical sales of generator systems to data centre operators, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.
Key Objectives
· Develop and deliver the sales strategy for AVK-SEG’s generator portfolio.
· Identify and convert generator opportunities within AVK’s existing and prospective client base.
· Build relationships with data centre operators, consultants, contractors and channel partners.
· Work with engineering and estimating teams to develop compliant, competitive generator solutions.
· Develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals for client review.
· Execute effective sales plans to achieve revenue, margin and order intake targets.
· Create and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities for sustainable growth.
· Promote AVK-SEG’s generator capabilities across the wider AVK business.
· Represent AVK-SEG at client meetings, industry events and relevant networking forums.
Requirements
· Develop and execute a generator sales strategy aligned with AVK-SEG’s growth plans.
· Grow revenue, gross margin and market presence across London, the UK and agreed international markets.
· Identify, qualify, pursue and convert opportunities with end users, consultants, contractors and partners.
· Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation and solution development through quotation, negotiation and contract close.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with data centre operators, facility managers, consulting engineers, main contractors and electrical contractors.
· Lead client visits, presentations and technical discussions to understand power requirements and position the most suitable generator solution.
· Collaborate with engineering, estimating and operations teams to develop compliant, cost-effective generator packages and associated balance-of-plant solutions.
· Review customer specifications, coordinate bid responses and ensure quotations accurately reflect scope, programme, risk and commercial requirements.
· Work with Legal and Commercial teams to negotiate contract terms and secure favourable outcomes for AVK-SEG and its clients.
· Support tender submissions, value engineering, proposal development and contract handover.
· Monitor generator market trends, competitor activity, regulatory changes, customer investment plans and emerging technologies.
· Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce, including opportunity stages, activities, sales forecasts and pipeline updates.
· Work closely with project management, engineering, operations, commissioning and after-sales teams to ensure a seamless handover, successful delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction.
· Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline reviews and strategic market insight to senior leadership