Sales Director

Henlew; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B technology firm is looking for a Sales Director to spearhead growth in the Middle East and APAC regions. This position offers a unique chance to establish new markets while benefiting from strong investment and support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of successful B2B sales experience, a consultative approach, and the ability to thrive in diverse environments. This role involves building strategic customer relationships and managing complex sales cycles, along with competitive compensation and significant opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quota-carrying B2B sales.
• Proven success in international or multi-region sales environments.
• Fluent in English; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the Middle East & APAC region from scratch.
• Lead new business acquisition across multiple markets.
• Manage complex sales cycles from prospecting to closing.

Skills

Quota overachievement

Consultative sales approach

Cross-cultural communication

Tools

CRM tools

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Overview

A private equity–backed, highly successful international B2B technology business is hiring a Sales Director to drive commercial growth across the Middle East and APAC regions. The company has an established and proven platform, with significant success in other global markets and clear plans for international expansion.

This role offers a true greenfield opportunity to open and scale new markets across a diverse and high-potential region, supported by strong investment, leadership commitment, and a proven commercial model.

The Role

As Sales Director, you will own the Middle East & APAC region end-to-end, responsible for building pipeline, closing new business, and developing early strategic customer relationships. This is a hands‑on, full‑cycle sales role, suited to a commercially driven leader who enjoys launching markets and creating momentum from scratch.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to execute regional strategy, maintain accurate forecasting, and help shape the company’s long‑term international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the Middle East & APAC region from a greenfield starting point
• Lead new business acquisition across multiple international markets
• Manage complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles from prospecting through to close
• Build long‑term relationships with early clients and expand accounts over time
• Develop and execute regional territory and account plans
• Deliver high‑impact presentations to senior decision‑makers
• Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline visibility, and forecasting
• Represent the business at regional industry events and key customer meetings

Candidate Profile

• Strong history of consistent quota overachievement in B2B sales
• Experience opening new markets or scaling early‑stage regions
• Comfortable operating across diverse geographies and cultures
• Consultative sales approach with strong executive presence
• Background in technology, SaaS, or data‑led solutions advantageous
• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and resilient

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in quota‑carrying B2B sales
• Proven success in international or multi‑region sales environments
• Fluent English (additional languages beneficial)
• Experience using CRM and modern sales enablement tools
• Willingness to travel across the region as required

Why Join

• Exceptional greenfield opportunity within a private equity–backed, proven global business
• Chance to build and own a high‑growth international region
• High visibility and influence within the commercial leadership team
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Long‑term career progression as the regions scale