NKT
Head of Sales
Shape commercial growth in global power infrastructure
Are you ready to take responsibility for sales and tendering activities within a business supporting the energy transition? As Head of Sales, you will oversee sales strategy, business development, tender governance and customer engagement for Grid Solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale power infrastructure projects within NKT, a global organisation operating across international markets. Could this be your next step in a role combining commercial responsibility, people management and strategic planning?
Guide sales strategy and complex tender activities
As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for the development and execution of regional and global sales activities while ensuring a structured approach to tendering, opportunity management and customer engagement. Working closely with Technical Sales, Commercial & Tender, Product Management, Finance, Legal and Operations, you will support commercial objectives, market positioning and business expansion. The role includes responsibility for sales performance, forecasting, governance and continuous improvement across commercial processes.
Your responsibility will be to:
The position is based in Troisdorf and includes collaboration with international stakeholders. You will manage a team of 5 employees and report to the Director Sales CEMEA. Some travel may be required.
Collaborative people manager with commercial mindset
You are a structured and approachable person who enjoys working with others across different functions and locations. You communicate clearly, build trusted relationships and balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational priorities. You are comfortable managing multiple activities simultaneously and can make well-considered decisions in a dynamic environment. You value teamwork, transparency and continuous improvement while supporting the development of people around you.
You also have:
Contribute to the green tomorrow through commercial leadership
We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.
This role offers opportunities for professional development in an international organisation working within the energy sector. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues across multiple functions, contribute to major power infrastructure projects and further develop your commercial, people management and strategic capabilities while supporting NKT’s continued growth journey.
"As a leader, I value openness, collaboration and a customer-focused approach. This role offers the chance to work closely with talented colleagues, develop people and contribute to important projects that support the future energy system," says Hiring Manager, Lukas Tack.
If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Lukas Tack at +49 174 92 12 482 or Lukas.tack@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Famke Darr at famke.darr@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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In a globalised and interconnected world, with a rapidly increasing population and demand for a modern lifestyle, the need for power is constantly growing. At NKT, we have made it our purpose to bring power to life by helping meet the growing need for energy.