AC Onshore Sales Manager (UK or Ireland)

Join NKT – Powering the Future

NKT is a global leader in power cable technology, delivering turnkey solutions that connect energy infrastructure across Europe. We’re seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our AC Onshore cable business in the UK and Ireland.

As Sales Manager, you’ll be the face of NKT for our UK and Irish clients, driving growth and promoting our turnkey capabilities. You’ll work closely with our commercial and tendering teams to secure key projects and build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts for all UK & IE AC Onshore cable projects.
• Support tendering stages and manage project handovers to delivery teams.
• Promote NKT’s turnkey solutions and ensure engineering excellence in all offers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with support from NKT’s Legal Team.
• Provide client feedback and market intelligence to internal teams.
• Collaborate with the factory in Cologne and execution teams during sales phases.

What you will bring

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in technical sales or project-based environments, demonstrating a strong ability to build and maintain client relationships while negotiating effectively. They should be comfortable managing multiple opportunities simultaneously and be willing to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland. A strategic mindset is essential, paired with a hands-on approach to client engagement and the development of the supply chain.

Additionally you will also need;

• Degree in Engineering or other relevant discipline or NVQ Level 3
• Previous experience with EHV/HV cable systems
• At least 5 years’ experience on large EHV engineering projects

Join us whilst “We connect a greener world!” NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organisation and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organisation enables sustainable quality work, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Please apply by latest 19th September 2025.

Ready to power up your career?
Apply now and become part of a team that’s connecting a greener world.

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 Team via email: UK.HR@nkt.com and or The Recruiting Manager, Rory Davidson, Director Sales UK & Ireland via email: rory.davidson@nkt.com 

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

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About NKT
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. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com