Regional Sales Director

Fonoa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fonoa is seeking a highly experienced Regional Sales Director to build, lead and manage a team of Enterprise Account Executives across the United Kingdom. The role focuses on new business and expanding enterprise accounts in a software/SaaS environment.

You will develop regional sales strategies, coach and mentor high-performing reps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and ensure customer success. A track record of exceeding targets in a scale-up is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of enterprise software sales teams.
• Track record of exceeding revenue targets in SaaS.
• Experience in scale-up environments (Series A-C) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Enterprise Account Executives to hit revenue targets.
• Develop and execute regional sales strategy aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Customer Success and Product to optimize sales efforts.
• Forecast revenue and manage the sales pipeline with CRM data.

Skills

Sales leadership

Enterprise SaaS

Team management

Strategic planning

CRM expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Fonoa is the Tax Operating System for autonomous tax. AI that tracks every rule, acts on every obligation, and proves every decision, built on modular infrastructure.

Fonoa’s modules cover the full indirect tax lifecycle: tax ID validation, real-time tax determination, e-invoicing, and returns. All on one shared data model and integration, with one audit trail. Each added capability makes the others stronger.

Agents monitor obligations, populate returns, catch anomalies and assemble audit packs in seconds. The system does the work. Humans make the calls. That’s autonomous tax.

We operate across 120+ countries, with clients going live in weeks, if not days.

Trusted by Canva, Netflix, Spotify, Uber, Zoom and Booking.com.

Find out more: www.fonoa.com

Role description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Regional Sales Director to build, lead and manage our team of Enterprise Account Executives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing new business focused enterprise sales teams in a software-driven/ SaaS environment. The Regional Sales Director will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding our market presence, and ensuring the success of our enterprise-level customers within their assigned region. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for mentoring and developing sales talent.

What you will do :

Leadership & Team Management:

• Hire, lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Enterprise Account Executives to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

• Provide coaching and development to ensure the professional growth and success of each team member.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals, and provide constructive feedback to drive individual and team success.

Sales Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for the region, aligning with overall Fonoa goals and objectives.

• Drive new business development, expand existing accounts, and identify opportunities for growth within the region.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Fonoa (Marketing, Customer Success, Product, etc.) to ensure alignment and optimize sales efforts.

• Regularly analyze sales performance data and market trends to make informed decisions and adjust strategies as needed.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key enterprise customers and stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to our customers, understanding their business needs and providing tailored solutions that deliver value.

• Work closely with the Customer Success team to resolve issues and support ongoing success, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and retention.

Forecasting & Reporting:

• Accurately forecast sales revenue and manage the sales pipeline to ensure consistent performance.

• Report on sales performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to senior leadership.

• Utilize CRM tools and data analytics to drive sales productivity and optimize sales processes.

You will be a great fit if:

Experience:

• Proven sales leadership experience, with a focus on leading high-performing sales teams in the SaaS industry.

• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth in an enterprise sales environment.

• Experience in a scale-up environment (Series A-C), tax technology, financial technology, or related industries is a strong plus.

• Experience executing both Account Management & New New Logo GTM strategies.

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