Head of Sales UKI - Investment Saas

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment technology provider is seeking a Head of Sales for the UKI region to lead a new business sales team. The successful candidate will possess a strong network in buy-side technology, exceptional sales management skills, and a drive to shape the future of the company's sales trajectory.

Qualifications

• Proven success in new business sales within buy-side technology.
• Experience in managing sales teams.
• Strong UK buy-side network.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and managing a team of sales professionals.
• Setting revenue targets and developing strategies.
• Owning the sales process from lead generation to closing deals.

Skills

Sales management

Communication

Analytical skills

Creativity

Motivation

Job description

Head of Sales UKI - Investment SaaS, London

Client:

Excelsior Search - Capital Markets Fintech Executive Search & Recruitment. Serving Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

This is a fantastic role for an aspiring sales leader to take charge of a small new business sales team, and make a mark by propelling the team to the next level of sales growth!

Our client is an international award-winning investment technology provider offering front, middle, and back-office solutions. They serve institutional asset managers, hedge funds, wealth managers, insurance companies, and fund administrators. The company is experiencing a global growth phase and seeks a sales leader to oversee the UKI new business sales team.

This role involves:

• Mentoring and managing a team of experienced sales professionals in the UKI region.
• Setting achievable revenue targets and developing strategies to meet them.
• Owning the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
• Collaborating with Marketing, RevOps, Operations, and Product teams to develop compelling offers.
• Monitoring market trends and customer feedback to improve products and seize market opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven success in new business sales within buy-side technology and a strong UK buy-side network.
• Experience in sales team management, either direct or dotted reports.
• Exceptional communication and people management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Creativity in developing revenue-driving strategies.
• Motivation to contribute to a dynamic, entrepreneurial team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a great company where your success will have a meaningful impact. If you're motivated to succeed and open to a new sales leadership challenge, let's talk!

Location: London area (office or hybrid)

Remuneration: Competitive basic salary plus commission based on team success.

Keywords:

sales director, head of sales, sales manager, VP sales, sales leader, hedge funds, buy side, asset management, investment management, portfolio management, data management, investment analytics, risk management, portfolio analytics, performance attribution, risk analytics, OMS, regulatory reporting, client reporting, front office, middle office, back office.