Global Head of Sales (Ref: 188793)

Forsyth Barnes; Berlin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in Berlin is seeking a Global Head of Sales to lead a commercial team of 20–30 people. This role involves driving innovative strategies and influencing company direction. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in sales and a proven track record in ecommerce and partnerships. You will closely collaborate with the C-suite to execute impactful growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Sales, Growth, or Commercial Strategy.
• Proven track record in leading and scaling global teams.
• Deep experience in Ecommerce and B2B/Partnership Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global commercial organisation of around 20–30 people.
• Work closely with C-suite to influence Product and Marketing strategy.
• Drive meaningful change and growth through innovative approaches.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial strategy

Ecommerce experience

Partnership development

Cross-functional influence

Job description

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Global Head of Sales

Berlin

A privately held, well-established global organisation is undergoing a strategic shift to accelerate revenue growth across its product portfolio. With a strong international footprint and a collaborative culture, they’re exploring a new senior commercial leadership position to lead the charge across Sales, Ecommerce, and Business Development.

The Opportunity: Global Head of Sales

You’ll lead a global commercial organisation of around 20–30 people, including 10–12 direct reports across Sales, Ecommerce, and B2B Partnerships.

This role will work closely with the C-suite, while also influencing Product and Marketing strategy to deliver cohesive go-to-market execution and unlock new revenue streams.

What They’re Looking For

This isn’t just about refining existing models it’s about rethinking them. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded leader who thrives on innovation, challenges assumptions, and builds scalable growth structures.

Top 3 Priorities:

• Ambition & Growth Thinking
• A strategic leader who can drive meaningful change and growth through new approaches — not repeating what’s been done before.
• Cross-Functional Influence
• A collaborative operator who can work with Product and Marketing leadership to drive aligned commercial strategy.
• Versatile Background
• Someone who blends experience from scaling businesses, has worked across different sectors, and brings a fresh, adaptive approach to leadership.

Your Experience

• Senior leadership experience in Sales, Growth, or Commercial Strategy
• Proven track record in leading and scaling global teams across direct and indirect revenue channels
• Deep experience in Ecommerce and B2B/Partnership Development
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at pace
• Comfortable working across regions (including Europe and North America)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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