Sales Director, Database Platform, Finance, UK

Oracle; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Sales Director for their Database Platform in the UK to lead a high-performing team. The role involves driving strategic initiatives that support customer growth and focusing on enterprise accounts. Candidates should have proven experience in sales management and strong knowledge of cloud technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with exciting benefits

Flexible and remote working options

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-performing enterprise sales teams.
• Track record of building pipeline and delivering results in complex environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and execution across your team's territory.
• Lead account planning and opportunity management.
• Foster relationships with C-level executives and decision makers.

Skills

Influencing C-level stakeholders

Building pipeline

Strong knowledge of Cloud technologies

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Job Description

Sales Director, Database Platform

Join us to lead a team working with the largest customers in their industries. You will have the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, coach top talent, and shape creative solutions that address business challenges and support customer growth and success.

Oracle is a fast-paced, collaborative environment passionate about crafting customer success. We offer the most comprehensive, cloud-based technology. At Oracle, learning is constant. We develop our workforce through training, mentoring and internal mobility opportunities to help everyone succeed and achieve their aspirations.

Be an integral part of the exciting transformation to the cloud by enabling your team to identify, progress, and close opportunities in marquee customers.

What You Will Do

As a Sales Manager for Oracle’s flagship, industry-leading Data Platform, you will lead, coach and empower a team of sales professionals to drive adoption and growth across multiple enterprise accounts.

• Drive strategic planning and execution across your team's territory and verticals.
• Lead account planning and opportunity management in collaboration with your team.
• Support your team in developing robust, qualified pipelines and achieving revenue targets.
• Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor to key customers and partners.
• Work across Oracle ecosystems and alliances to build long-term customer capabilities.
• Promote a customer-centric and collaborative team culture aligned with Oracle’s values.
• Foster relationships with C-level executives and decision makers in key accounts.
• Communicate and reinforce Oracle's value proposition through unified multi-pillar offerings.
• Support the team to leverage Pre-Sales, Product Management and Global Business Units to support complex sales cycles.
• Ensure team execution of business development initiatives to increase pipeline and awareness of Oracle Technology and PaaS solutions.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Travel as required.
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

Your leadership, vision and customer-centric approach will empower your team and help Oracle continue its journey to becoming the number one cloud company in the world. We look for:

• Proven experience in managing high-performing enterprise sales teams.
• Ability to engage with and influence C-level stakeholders.
• Track record of building pipeline and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud technologies and Digital Transformation experiences
• Strategic thinking, combined with hands-on execution and problem-solving.
• Passion for people development, mentoring and enabling team success.
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence and authenticity.
• Resilience, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of growth.
  
  
  

What We Will Offer You

• A competitive salary with exciting benefits
• Flexible and remote working so you can do your best work
• Learning and development opportunities to advance your career
• An Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health
• Employee resource groups that champion our diverse communities
  
  
  

At Oracle, we don’t just respect differences—we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued that we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before.

https://www.oracle.com/corporate/careers/diversity-inclusion/

Qualifications

Career Level - M4

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling [phone] in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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