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

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

Job summary

A leading data and services company seeks a Senior Vice President of Sales EMEA to oversee sales operations across multiple territories. With a focus on achieving substantial growth, the successful candidate will manage a team of 30 sales professionals while leading strategic initiatives and fostering customer relationships to drive results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in sales leadership managing large teams (30+ sellers).
• Proven success with $60M+ ARR targets in data, SaaS, or enterprise services.
• Analytical skills to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for EMEA aligned with company goals.
• Own the $80M+ ARR target and manage forecasting and reporting.
• Build relationships with key clients and partners.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Sales Expertise

Strategic Vision

Communication

Market Insights

Cultural Fit

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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 to achieve ambitious growth objectives. You will oversee a team of 30 sales professionals managing an $80M ARR target across multiple territories, verticals, and customer segments. This role suits a seasoned VP/SVP sales leader.

As a member of the executive 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 company's future in a dynamic region and significantly impact overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the sales strategy for EMEA aligned with company goals. Identify growth opportunities and penetrate new markets.
• Revenue Accountability: Own the $80M+ ARR target, ensure overachievement, and manage forecasting and reporting.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and manage a team of 30 sales professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development.
• Customer Engagement: Build relationships with key clients and partners, acting as a trusted advisor and championing customer-centric solutions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and customer success teams to drive demand, product fit, and seamless onboarding.
• Market Insights: Stay informed on market trends, customer feedback, and competitive dynamics to influence strategy.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 15+ years in sales leadership, managing large teams (30+ sellers) in complex, multi-country territories. Proven success with $60M+ ARR targets, preferably in data, SaaS, or enterprise services.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead diverse, dispersed teams, recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Sales Expertise: Deep knowledge of solution selling, account-based strategies, and enterprise sales processes.
• Strategic Vision: Analytical skills to identify growth opportunities and influence within a matrix organization.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for engaging C-level executives.
• Cultural Fit: Entrepreneurial mindset, innovative, adaptable, and high-growth oriented.