Global VP Sales & Marketing

SSR Contract & Technical; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Sales Leader to drive global growth and transition to solution sales. The ideal candidate will build and develop a high-performing sales and marketing team, targeting commercial and defence markets, while demonstrating hands-on leadership. A proven track record in selling complex hardware and software solutions as well as experience with both government and commercial clients is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in senior sales roles within commercial security or defence markets.
• Proven track record of selling complex solutions, both hardware and software.
• Experience working with commercial enterprise and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transitioning to solution sales for software-enabled security solutions.
• Build and develop the sales and marketing team to achieve significant growth.
• Define target markets and introduce effective processes (CRM) for better customer understanding.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

Selling complex hardware solutions

Selling software solutions (SaaS)

Global sales exposure

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Responsible for global growth and transition from "box-selling" to "solution sales" for value-led, software-enabled security solutions. Build and develop the sales & marketing team to achieve 30% growth on existing sales. Lead current team of 10 and define target markets (commercial and defence), introduce processes (CRM etc), and develop a deep understanding of the customer base and their needs.

Candidates must demonstrate senior sales leadership in commercial security or defence markets, have a track record of selling complex hardware and software solutions (SaaS), global sales exposure, be a hands‑on leader and ideally have experience with both commercial enterprise and government clients.