Sales Director, Banking and Asset Management

TN United Kingdom; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Sales Director for Banking and Asset Management. The role involves building a sales team, developing strategies, and engaging with clients to drive business growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sales, leadership, and AI integration.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI into work processes and decision-making.
• Proven success in new business sales at industry and C-level.
• Experience managing high-performing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Build a team of direct Sales Executives for new business growth.
• Develop and execute sales strategies with Sales Operations.
• Engage in territory planning and opportunity management.

Skills

Presentation

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Adaptability

Job description

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Sales Director, Banking and Asset Management, Staines-upon-Thames

Location: Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

Client: ServiceNow

Job Reference: 77943b19303f

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

• Build a team of direct Sales Executives to drive rapid new business sales growth in the region.
• Develop and execute sales strategies in collaboration with Sales Operations, including understanding the competitive landscape and regional presence.
• Engage in territory planning, relationship development, and opportunity management to support Field Sales Teams in closing deals.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor team members to achieve excellence.
• Develop territories and quotas, and communicate performance expectations clearly.
• Manage and report accurate forecasts and pipeline data.
• Achieve annual sales goals on a quarterly and yearly basis.
• Participate in C-level meetings to understand customer business needs.
• Build effective relationships with Solution Consulting, Business Units, Professional Services, Marketing, partners, and the ServiceNow executive team.
• Retain and grow the existing customer base through regular engagement activities to ensure excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving, including using AI tools, automating workflows, or analyzing AI-driven insights.
• Proven success in new business sales, with strong presentation and negotiation skills at industry and C-level.
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and managing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial planning skills.
• Ownership of accurate CRM reporting, including forecasts and opportunity management.
• Ability to understand broader business drivers and build long-term strategic relationships.
• Adaptability to a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience building collaborative, enthusiastic, and overachieving sales teams.
• Proven ability to develop partner relationships and expand revenue streams through ecosystems.
• Ownership of pipeline generation activities driven by marketing or partners.

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