Sector Specialist

Role Description

Do you have strong rail experience and/or background? Do you have strong project experience? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting for a Sector Specialist around London.

Key Responsibilities

• Working at the heart of the business, working toward developing & growing our transport sector, specifically the rail network.
• Responsible for working on projects that transforms our potential in transport, using your knowledge of standards, but also having a clear understanding of our business.
• Responsible for understanding the strategy behind the companies products for the rail sector of transport (within London).
• Responsible for getting to know customer (Network Rail & Train Operating Companies), then clearly communicating the benefits of products to them. This could be done via advertising, media campaigns, tradeshows, getting the product featured in relevant industry analysts, etc.
• Build the path to success through market research, relationship building and marketing.
• Be involved in some of the largest infrastructure projects, delivering company expertise.
• Responsible for building & maintaining both internal and external relationships.
• Educating & training internally & externally on standards, you should have a high level of attention to detail & the ability to influence.
• Focused on new product launches, awards in industry and marketing in a number of media sources, you will be responsible for market research & various aspects of marketing. Preparing communication materials in collaboration with Marketing and external teams as & when required.
• Analysing, managing and coordinating quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of market research.
• Communicate products value to the market by training & development, creating compelling materials, developing tools & campaigns to attract new prospects & customers.
• There is plenty of room to develop and grow in this role, which could include international travel.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree or experience in a related field.
• Understanding of standards is required.
• Experience and understanding in transport, ideally the rail network.
• Excellent communication skills including presentations & report-writing. You must possess excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, and be able to adapt your style to different circumstances including to a variety of internal & external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a strong team player who has an enthusiastic & motivated attitude.
• Someone mature and flexible who can adapt to ever-changing priorities would thrive in this role.
• Experience planning & delivering information sessions (eg, internal training).
• Ability to be well organised, with a structured approach to the delivery of tasks, with the ability to adapt to a varied workload within a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Knowledge of social and digital media channels, as well as traditional methods, with a view to using these to better connect with target audiences.
• Candidates with a background in engineering consultancy, Product Marketing Manager, Client Engagement would probably be most suited for this role. Whilst there is a 'sales' element to this role, this is not a traditional sales role.
• Lighting experience is not required but would be considered an asset.

Application Instructions

If you would like to learn more about the role, apply today and we will be in touch! Please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Sector Specialist. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Sector Specialist with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Sector Specialist role you desire.