Head of Sales UKI - Investment Saas

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment technology provider is seeking a Head of Sales for the UKI region. This player-coach role involves mentoring a sales team, setting revenue targets, and driving growth through strong leadership and strategic collaboration. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive buy-side network and management experience to achieve sales success within a structured and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business sales within buy-side technology.
• Experience managing sales teams or direct reports.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a team of experienced sales professionals.
• Set revenue targets and develop team strategy to meet them.
• Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to deal closure.

Skills

Success in new business sales

Sales team management

Communication

Analytical ability

Creative strategy development

Job description

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Head of Sales UKI - Investment SaaS, Slough

Client:

Excelsior Search - Capital Markets Fintech Executive Search & Recruitment. Americas - EMEA - APAC.

Location:

Slough, 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 of front, middle, and back-office solutions with an enviable client base of institutional asset managers, hedge funds, wealth managers, insurance companies, and fund administrators. The company has a strong brand and market position and is going through a global growth phase. They are looking to appoint a sales leader to 'take the reins' for the UKI new business sales team.

It's a player-coach type sales leadership role carrying your own individual quota as well as a team quota for 3 sales reports:

• Mentor and manage a team of experienced sales professionals for the UKI region.
• Set achievable revenue targets and build a team strategy to meet them.
• Take ownership of the entire sales process, from lead generation to closing deals, with your team.
• Collaborate with Marketing, RevOps, Operations, and Product teams to develop compelling offers that drive revenue growth.
• Monitor market trends and gather customer feedback to improve products and services, while taking advantage of market opportunities as they arise.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A proven track record of success in new business sales with buy-side technology, and a good UK buy-side network.
• Some sales team management experience, whether through direct line management or dotted reports, and a desire to formalize this.
• Exceptional communication and people management skills.
• Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop creative strategies that drive revenue growth.
• The personal motivation and ability to contribute to a dynamic and 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 leadership salary & commission structure to reward sales team success.

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