Head of Global Clean Energy Sales

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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