Head of Sales - Financial Services

North Starr; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and analytics firm is seeking a Head of Sales to oversee EMEA and APAC regions. This leadership role involves developing the sales team and executing strategies to drive growth. Candidates should have a background in financial services and strong leadership skills. The position is hybrid based in London/Surrey, offering a competitive compensation package including a base salary of £130k-150k plus incentives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales leadership role in the financial services sector.
• Ability to develop and execute sales strategies across multiple regions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EMEA & APAC sales team.
• Own the regional sales strategy and execution.
• Maintain high engagement with key accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Coaching

Forecasting

Job description

Job Description

Head of Sales – EMEA & APAC - Financial Services

Data, Analytics & Advisory

Hybrid : London / Surrey with travel

Compensation : £130k-150k base + performance incentive package

A global data, analytics and advisory business is hiring a Head of Sales to lead and scale its commercial function across EMEA and APAC. This global company is well-established and has a long heritage in data and business information, now backed by private equity growth. Its clients include asset finance providers, investment banks, insurers and OEMs.

The role combines leadership, strategy and hands-on selling. You’ll take ownership of a team of six with a remit to grow headcount next year. You’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with product, data and advisory teams to drive growth across a large, global customer base : asset finance providers, investment banks, insurers and OEMs. This is an opportunity to lead sales in a business modernising a traditionally slow-moving industry.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the EMEA & APAC sales team, with responsibility for hiring, coaching, forecasting and performance.
• Own the regional sales strategy and execution across both subscription and advisory services.

Stay hands-on with strategy execution and maintain a high level of engagement with key accounts across the region.