Head of Sales - UK

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CSG Talent are working exclusively with a UK-based engineering scale-up developing a purpose-built heavy electric off-highway vehicle for the mining industry . The company is transitioning from prototype validation into early commercial scale, with pre-production vehicles already operating with mining customers to generate real-world performance data. Due to a recent successful funding round, they are hiring a Head of Sales to own commercial execution, secure early fleet customers, and convert prototype engagement into contracted revenue. This is a hands-on, hunter-led leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. The focus market is the UK and Northern European mining industry, followed by expansion into Africa and Latin America. You will have a strong network across the mining industry, with experience in mining technology, equipment, or mine owners. The key responsibilities for this role include: Own the full sales cycle from pipeline generation to contract close Secure early mining and heavy industry fleet customers across Europe Convert trials, demos, and early engagement into binding commercial agreements Build and manage pipeline across mining operators, fleet leasing, and industrial customers Develop and negotiate TCO-based commercial proposals with senior stakeholders Deliver early fleet sales aligned to production targets Maintain disciplined CRM, forecasting, and commercial reporting Work closely with engineering and leadership to feed customer insight into product and pricing Represent the business at customer sites, demonstrations, and industry events The ideal candidate for this role will have: Proven success in B2B sales of complex, high-value industrial products Experience selling into mining, heavy industry, utilities, infrastructure, or similar sectors Background in mining technology & OEMs, fleet leasing, or industrial vehicle sales Existing mining industry network across the UK Experience in early-stage or scale-up hardware businesses Strong hunter mentality with commercial urgency Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure Fluent English (written and spoken) and UK right to work If this is a role you would like to discuss further, please email your CV