Head of Global Clean Energy Sales

About this role

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team inside a global company? Background  Firetrace International is a global leader in fire suppression solutions, specializing in automatic fire detection and suppression systems that protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure.    As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, we are united by a shared purpose: solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from clean energy transition to water security and safety.  At Firetrace, we are proud to be building a safer, more sustainable world—together.   Job Purpose  

We are seeking a globally minded, mission-driven leader to accelerate our growth in clean energy while shaping and scaling our global business development strategy.    

This role sits at the intersection of   strategy, execution, and   leadership — responsible for expanding into new markets, building high-impact partnerships, and leading a high-performing, distributed team.  

You will play a critical role in strengthening   Firetrace’s   position across the global energy ecosystem, partnering with utilities, OEMs, and key players driving the energy transition.    

Key Responsibilities:  

Drive   Global Growth  

• Define and execute a forward-looking global business development strategy  

• Build and scale a high-quality international pipeline  

• Secure strategic partnerships across utilities, OEMs, and energy value chains  

• Serve as a senior external representative with key customers and partners  

Lead Clean Energy Expansion  • Own the global go-to-market strategy for the clean energy segment  

• Identify and capitalize on emerging technologies and energy transition trends  

• Translate market opportunities into measurable revenue and share growth  

Build and Lead a World-Class Team 

• Lead, coach, and inspire a geographically dispersed sales organization  

• Establish clear goals, rhythms, and accountability  

• Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement  

Elevate Commercial Excellence 

• Implement scalable, repeatable business development processes  

• Standardize   tools, playbooks, and pipeline management practices  

• Enable broader sales teams to improve deal quality and execution  

Shape Strategy and Alignment 

• Partner with executive leadership to drive growth and market expansion  

• Align business development with sales execution and company priorities  

• Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated solutions  

Required Skills & Qualifications:  

• Proven success in senior business development, commercial strategy, or growth leadership roles   

• Experience working with utilities, energy companies, OEMs, or energy supply chain partners   

• Strong understanding of global energy markets, particularly clean energy and energy transition   

• Track record of scaling commercial processes in growing or evolving organizations   

• Experience leading global or multi-region teams  

Education and Experience:   

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in   energy business development .  

• Demonstrated success leading and growing high-performing sales teams  

Leadership Profile  

• Low ego, high impact: Results-driven, team-first mindset  

• Collaborative: Builds trust across teams, partners, and regions  

• Purpose-driven: You are motivated by advancing people, planet, and profit  

• Operationally disciplined: Brings structure, clarity, and execution rigor  

Success Measures  

• Growth and quality of global pipeline and partnerships  

• Revenue and expansion of the clean energy segment  

• Adoption and effectiveness of BD processes  

• Team engagement and performance  

• Strength of   Firetrace’s   position within the global energy ecosystem  

What Sets You Apart  

• You thrive in complexity and see opportunity where others see ambiguity. You bring structure to scale, elevate teams, and build partnerships that endure.  

• Most importantly, you’re motivated   by impact— helping protect critical infrastructure while advancing the global transition to a safer, more sustainable energy future.    

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