Head of UK Telesales

Block; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a strategic Sales Leader to drive telesales growth across SMB and Mid-Market segments. This role demands a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership. You will define the UK Telesales strategy, lead a team, and foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and inclusion. Ideal candidates will have substantial B2B sales experience in technology and leadership skills to build and scale sales strategies effectively.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for growth

Impactful role in scaling business

Qualifications

• 8 years of B2B sales experience in technology or financial services.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing multi-layered sales teams.
• Proven success in building and scaling Sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the UK Telesales strategy.
• Lead Account Executive and Sales Management teams.
• Drive accountability and operational excellence.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and Finance.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Leadership experience

Sales strategy development

Analytical approach

Commercial acumen

Understanding of UK SMB market

Job description

Since we opened our doors in 2009 the world of commerce has evolved immensely and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale we saw sellers stymied by disparate outmoded products and tools that wouldnt work together.

So we expanded into software and started building integrated omnichannel solutions to help sellers sell online manage inventory offer buy now pay later functionality book appointments engage loyal buyers and hire and pay staff. Across it all weve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper increase order sizes and compete at a larger scale.

Today we are a partner to sellers of all sizes large enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations sellers just starting as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. Were building a significant meaningful and lasting business and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.

The Role

Squares mission is to empower businesses of every size to start run and grow. As we expand our presence across the UK were hiring a strategic and execution-focused Sales leader to drive telesales growth across the SMB and Mid-Market segments.

This is a build-and-scale opportunity in one of Squares most dynamic markets. The core team and strategy are established but the systems processes and structure for sustained growth are still evolving. Youll sit on Squares International Sales leadership team working closely with Marketing Product Finance and Operations to align telesales strategy with broader go-to-market execution.

Were looking for a leader who combines strategic clarity with hands-on drive someone who can set the vision coach the team and get into the details when needed.

You Will

• Define and execute the UK Telesales strategy setting clear objectives and performance standards across SMB and Mid-Market segments.
• Lead and develop Account Executive and Sales Management teams to deliver consistent pipeline growth and revenue attainment.
• Drive accountability and excellence ensuring operational rigor and measurable impact.
• Establish scalable sales processes that enable predictable results and efficient team operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Product Finance and Sales Operations to align on campaigns forecasting and go-to-market initiatives.
• Refine and optimize outbound and inbound sales motions using data-driven insights.
• Represent the voice of UK sellers and customers influencing product priorities and market strategy.
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability inclusion and collaboration.

You Have

• 8 years of B2B sales experience in technology or financial services with a strong record of growth and execution.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing multi-layered sales teams.
• Proven success building and scaling Sales strategies that deliver results in competitive markets.
• Experience aligning Sales Marketing and Product functions to drive cohesive go-to-market plans.
• A hands-on analytical approach to leadership with strong commercial acumen.
• Deep understanding of the UK SMB and Mid-Market landscape preferred.
• Passion for helping local businesses thrive and advancing Squares mission globally.

Why you will love working here

• Impact : Play a key role in scaling Squares growth across the UK.
• Growth : Build and lead in a market with significant opportunity and visibility.
• Culture : Join an inclusive mission-driven team that values creativity accountability and collaboration.

Were working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand and without regard to any legally protected class. We believe in being fair and are committed to an inclusive interview experience including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what were doing to build an inclusive workplace Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page

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