Head of Sales - EMEA

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading capital markets technology provider seeks a Head of Sales to lead growth in Europe and the Middle East. The role focuses on executing regional sales strategy, developing a high-performing team, and managing client relationships, requiring significant experience in enterprise sales and knowledge of Futures & Options. A competitive base salary of £220,000 plus performance-based bonuses reflects the high-impact nature of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in capital markets software sales – ideally SaaS.
• Strong Futures & Options product knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrated success managing regional teams and scaling revenue.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute regional sales strategy across EMEA.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across Europe and the Middle East.
• Build C-level relationships with institutional clients and drive complex deal cycles.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial strategy

Communication

C-level relationship management

Revenue growth

Job description

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We’re working with a global capital markets technology provider in search of a Head of Sales to lead their next phase of growth across Europe and the Middle East. This is a high-impact role owning commercial strategy, team leadership, and revenue growth across a well-established regional footprint.

The candidate will be an experienced leader in enterprise sales, with deep knowledge of Futures & Options and the broader listed derivatives space.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and execute regional sales strategy across EMEA
• Lead and develop a high-performing team across Europe and middle east
• Build C-level relationships with institutional clients and drive complex deal cycles
• Shape and manage and sales forecasting
• Collaborate closely with Product, Legal, Finance, and Marketing to win and scale client accounts
• Actively contribute to pipeline growth and support your team in closing strategic deals

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in capital markets software sales – ideally SaaS
• Strong Futures & Options product knowledge is essential
• Demonstrated success managing regional teams and scaling revenue
• Comfortable working with long, complex enterprise deal cycles
• Excellent commercial acumen, leadership skills, and communication
• Based in London and happy with 3/4 days/week in the office

Compensation:

£220,000 base + bonus – OTE up to £350,000

Package is flexible for top-tier candidates