Head of Sales and Marketing / Director / SaaS / Software Industry

AWD online; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Head of Sales & Marketing to drive global expansion within the SaaS sector. This role demands exceptional leadership and a strategic mindset, focusing on innovative, data-driven marketing campaigns and overseeing a high-performing sales team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in scaling software businesses and will play a crucial role in developing strategies for market penetration across the UK, Europe, and the Americas. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Private healthcare

5% matched pension

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Life insurance 4x annual salary

1x volunteer day per year

Charitable donation allowance

CSR initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in SaaS/Technology sales and marketing.
• Experience in scaling software businesses globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute go-to-market strategies for global expansion.
• Develop creative campaigns to attract high-value clients.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Vision

Data-Driven Decision Making

Sales & Marketing Experience

SaaS Industry Knowledge

Creative Campaign Development

Job description

Head of Sales & Marketing with a proven track record of success within the SaaS / Technology / Software sector. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and management skills, demonstrating the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams. Furthermore, you will possess a strategic vision and the ability to develop and execute a compelling roadmap for both sales and marketing functions.

SALARY: Very Attractive + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid working (Ideally you will be based within North West England)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head of Sales & Marketing with a proven track record of success within the SaaS / Technology / Software sector. This is a highly operational role demanding a ‘hands-on’ approach. You will initially lead a small, dedicated sales and marketing team, with the exciting opportunity to significantly expand both departments and grow into international markets.

Working as the Head of Sales & Marketing you will become an integral member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the CEO. A key responsibility will be developing and executing a strategic plan for global expansion, with an initial focus on the UK, European, and Americas markets.

Approximately 70% of your time as the Head of Sales & Marketing will be dedicated to identifying and capitalising on market opportunities. This involves conceiving and implementing innovative, data-driven marketing campaigns across a diverse range of channels, with a meticulous focus on analysing campaign performance and return on investment.

The remaining 30% of your time will be devoted to overseeing the sales team, ensuring they consistently achieve ambitious KPIs and targets.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Head of Sales & Marketing include:

1. Lead and execute innovative go-to-market strategies to drive global expansion for SAP Supply Chain Software. While prior SAP experience is beneficial, a strong background in SaaS / Technology or Software is essential.
2. Develop and implement creative campaigns and initiatives to attract and retain high-value enterprise clients, fostering long-term customer relationships.
3. Design and implement competitive pricing models that maximise revenue and profitability while securing high-value enterprise deals.
4. Expand market reach through strategic partnerships, including with SAP and global platforms, while establishing a robust and diverse multi-channel sales presence.
5. Spearhead product launches with impactful market positioning, comprehensive marketing plans, and high-quality sales enablement materials.
6. Foster a high-performing culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork across sales and marketing departments.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Bring a wealth of experience from a sales and marketing background within a SaaS / Technology / Software environment.
2. Have a proven track record of scaling software businesses across global markets.
3. Be a strategic thinker with a creative edge, you excel at crafting and executing strategies through the use of data-driven decisions that drive software growth.
4. Previous experience working in the SAP / Supply Chain Software (SaaS) industry would be highly desirable.

BENEFITS

• Excellent basic salary
• Private healthcare
• 5% matched pension
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Life insurance 4x annual salary
• 1x volunteer day per year
• Charitable donation allowance
• CSR initiatives

Plus much more!

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P12924