Director, Sales Strategy

Wolters Kluwer N.V.; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wolters Kluwer N.V. in Madrid is seeking a Director of Sales Strategy to shape and drive commercial strategy across the Legal & Regulatory Division.

This role partners with Sales leadership and executive teams to accelerate revenue, align go-to-market plans, and optimize forecasting and analytics for ACV growth. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in Sales Operations or related analytics roles, plus 5+ years leading high-performing teams; an MBA is highly preferred and experience in complex,

Formación

• 10+ years in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Strategy or related analytical roles.
• 5+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success partnering with senior Sales leadership to drive strategy and revenue growth.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives in a complex, matrixed org.
• Strong executive presence with communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to accelerate revenue growth and GTM execution.
• Lead strategic planning: market segmentation, territory strategy, account prioritization.
• Drive executive business rhythms: QBRs, forecast reviews, account reviews, planning.
• Provide insights from analytics, forecasting, pipeline analysis, and market intelligence.
• Influence operating models and go-to-market strategies to improve sales productivity.
• Collaborate with Revenue Operations, Finance, and HR on incentive strategies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Finance, HR, and Revenue Operations.
• Build and coach a high-performing Sales Strategy team.

Conocimientos

Sales strategy

Go-to-market planning

Forecasting

Business analytics

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Analytics

MBA or advanced degree

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the finance, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, health and legal sectors. We are currently looking for a Director of Sales Strategy to join our Legal & Regulatory Division.

Drive the go-to-market execution and accelerate revenue growth through strategic planning, commercial alignment, and operational excellence. Reporting within Revenue Operations, this leader serves as a strategic business partner to Divisional General Managers and Sales Leadership, translating business priorities into commercial strategies that maximize ACV growth and improve sales performance.

The Director leads the governance and execution of key commercial operating rhythms-including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), forecasting, account reviews, and annual planning while influencing cross-functional decisions that strengthen commercial execution and organizational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this role provides the strategic insights, governance, and business partnership needed to deliver business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Divisional General Managers and Sales leadership to develop and execute commercial strategies that accelerate revenue growth and improve go-to-market execution.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, including market segmentation, territory strategy, account prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Drive executive business rhythms by leading QBRs, forecast reviews, account reviews, and strategic planning processes that improve accountability and execution.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations through business analytics, forecasting, pipeline analysis, and market intelligence to support executive decision-making.
• Influence commercial operating models, organizational design, and go-to-market strategies that improve sales productivity and organizational performance.
• Partner with Revenue Operations, Finance, and Human Resources to influence sales incentive strategies and planning frameworks that reinforce business priorities and desired commercial outcomes.
• Champion initiatives that simplify processes, leverage automation and AI, and improve operational efficiency, seller productivity, and customer outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Finance, Human Resources, and Revenue Operations to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and execution.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Sales Strategy team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by identifying growth opportunities, evaluating business performance, and recommending strategies that drive long‑term commercial success.

What We Are Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 10+ years in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Business Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related analytical role. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Demonstrated success partnering with senior Sales leadership to drive commercial strategy, revenue growth, and business transformation.

Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.

Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Expertise in commercial strategy, go-to-market planning, forecasting, territory strategy, business analytics, and sales performance management.

Experience building and leading high-performing teams while driving alignment across multiple business functions.

Experience leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve commercial execution and operational effectiveness is preferred.

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Join us at Wolters Kluwer and be part of a global technology company that helps organizations navigate complex financial, risk, and regulatory challenges. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us.

Our Interview Practices

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If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Wolters Kluwer, we’re committed to compliance with all laws and statutory obligations. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases.