Application Guide
How to Apply for Sales Engineer - Data Centres
at Aggreko
🏢 About Aggreko
Aggreko stands out as a global leader in innovative energy solutions, specifically focusing on reducing environmental impact through temporary power, temperature control, and energy services. Working here means contributing to sustainable energy practices while solving critical power challenges for industries like data centers. Their commitment to innovation and global reach makes them an attractive employer for those passionate about energy technology and environmental stewardship.
About This Role
As a Sales Engineer for Data Centres at Aggreko, you'll develop and execute sales strategies to grow the UK data center business, focusing on critical power equipment and energy solutions. This role involves building client relationships, delivering tailored proposals, and securing contracts that drive profitable growth. Your work directly impacts Aggreko's expansion in the data center sector, combining technical knowledge with sales acumen to address clients' power reliability and sustainability needs.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing sales pipelines and forecasting revenue for upcoming data center projects, followed by client meetings to discuss tailored energy solutions like backup generators or cooling systems. You could spend time preparing proposals or demonstrations that highlight Aggreko's innovative technologies, then collaborate with internal teams to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines for contract submissions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For
- Has proven experience managing sales pipelines and forecasting revenue growth, ideally in the energy, data center, or critical infrastructure sectors.
- Possesses knowledge of critical power equipment (e.g., generators, UPS systems, cooling solutions) and can discuss technical aspects with data center clients.
- Is an effective communicator and relationship builder, capable of engaging both technical stakeholders and business decision-makers.
- Can manage multiple projects and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines common in data center operations.
📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko
Highlight specific examples of managing sales pipelines and forecasting revenue in your resume, quantifying results with metrics like growth percentages or contract values.
Emphasize any experience with data centers or critical power equipment, even if tangential—mention projects involving backup power, energy efficiency, or infrastructure reliability.
Tailor your application to Aggreko's focus on environmental impact; discuss how you've contributed to sustainable solutions or reduced carbon footprints in past roles.
Research Aggreko's recent data center projects or case studies in the UK and reference them to show genuine interest in their business.
Demonstrate your ability to build relationships by mentioning partnerships with industry stakeholders, such as data center operators, engineers, or sustainability consultants.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Explain your understanding of Aggreko's innovative energy solutions and how they apply to data centers, linking it to your experience.", 'Provide a brief example of developing a sales strategy that led to profitable growth, ideally in a technical or infrastructure context.', "Highlight your communication skills by describing how you've tailored proposals or presentations for technical clients, such as data center managers.", 'Mention your ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, referencing a scenario where you prioritized workloads to secure a key contract.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Aggreko's recent projects or case studies involving data centers in the UK, noting specific technologies or sustainability initiatives.
- → Learn about the UK data center market trends, such as growth in colocation facilities, energy efficiency regulations, or demand for backup power.
- → Review Aggreko's environmental impact goals and how their solutions (e.g., hybrid power systems) reduce carbon emissions for clients.
- → Study the company's competitors in the temporary power sector to understand Aggreko's unique value propositions for data centers.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning data centers, critical power, or Aggreko's focus on environmental impact.
- Failing to provide concrete examples of sales pipeline management or revenue forecasting in past roles.
- Overlooking the technical aspect—avoid focusing solely on sales skills without demonstrating knowledge of power equipment or data center needs.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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