Senior Vice President of Sales EMEA - Leading Data/Services Company

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Data & Services company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region. This pivotal role involves shaping the sales strategy, leading a high-performing team, and achieving significant revenue targets, making a lasting impact on the company's success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in sales leadership roles.
• Experience managing large teams (30+ sellers).
• Proven track record of achieving $60M+ ARR targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EMEA sales strategy.
• Own the $80M+ ARR target.
• Lead and develop a team of 30 sales professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Expertise

Strategic Vision

Communication

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Senior Vice President of Sales EMEA - Leading Data/Services Company, Bath

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Bath, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Zearch is working with a leading PE-backed Data & Services company hiring for the first SVP Sales in EMEA, reporting directly to the CRO.

This key hire will lead and inspire a regional sales organization toward achieving ambitious growth objectives. You will oversee a team of 30 sales professionals managing an $80M Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) target across multiple territories, verticals, and customer segments. This role suits a true VP/SVP sales leader.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will define and execute the EMEA sales strategy, foster strong customer relationships, and drive a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our business in a dynamic and growing region while making a significant impact on company-wide success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the sales strategy for the EMEA region aligned with the company's global vision and revenue goals. Identify growth opportunities in core markets while penetrating new territories and verticals.
• Revenue Accountability: Own the $80M+ ARR target, ensuring consistent overachievement of revenue and profitability goals. Build and manage a robust sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting metrics.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, inspire, and manage a team of 30 sales professionals, including regional leaders, account executives, and pre-sales experts. Establish a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous development through mentoring and coaching.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and strategic partners, acting as a trusted advisor to drive customer success and satisfaction. Champion customer-centric selling by understanding unique customer needs and aligning solutions accordingly.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and customer success teams to drive demand generation, product-market fit, and seamless onboarding/renewals. Work closely with finance and operations to ensure scalable sales processes and resource allocation.
• Market Insights: Stay abreast of competitive trends, market dynamics, and customer feedback to influence product innovation and go-to-market strategies.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 15+ years in sales leadership roles, with significant experience managing large teams (30+ sellers) in complex, multi-country territories. Proven track record of achieving or exceeding $60M+ ARR targets, ideally in data, SaaS, or enterprise services.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed teams focused on motivation, empowerment, and results. Strong in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Sales Expertise: Deep knowledge of solution selling, account-based strategies, and enterprise sales processes. Familiarity with selling into diverse industries and navigating complex sales cycles.
• Strategic Vision: Strong analytical skills to identify growth opportunities and make informed decisions. Ability to work within a matrixed organization and influence stakeholders.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, engaging C-level executives and boards.
• Cultural Fit: Entrepreneurial mindset with passion for innovation, adaptability, and high-growth environments.