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

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Data & Services company in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Senior Vice President of Sales EMEA. This executive role involves defining and executing the sales strategy, managing a large team, and ensuring revenue growth of over $80M. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in complex sales environments to cultivate strong customer relationships and drive organizational success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in sales leadership, managing large teams (30+ sellers).
• Deep knowledge of solution selling and enterprise sales processes.
• Capability in leading geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategy for the EMEA region.
• Own the $80M+ ARR target and achieve revenue goals.
• Lead a team of 30 sales professionals with a focus on development.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Account-Based Strategies

Solution Selling

Market Insights

Team Leadership

Communication

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Zearch is working with a leading PE-backed Data & Services company that is hiring for the first SVP of 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+ ARR target across multiple territories, verticals, and customer segments. This role suits a seasoned VP/SVP sales leader.

As a part of the executive leadership team, you will define and execute the EMEA sales strategy, foster strong customer relationships, and promote 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 impacting overall company success.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 15+ years in sales leadership, managing large teams (30+ sellers) in complex, multi-country territories. Proven success in achieving or exceeding $60M+ ARR targets, preferably in data, SaaS, or enterprise services.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed teams with a focus on motivation, empowerment, and results. Skilled in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Sales Expertise: Deep knowledge of solution selling, account-based strategies, and enterprise sales processes. Experience selling into various industries with complex sales cycles.
• Strategic Vision: Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, identify growth opportunities, and make strategic decisions. Ability to work within a matrix organization and influence stakeholders.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-level executives and board members.
• Cultural Fit: Entrepreneurial mindset, innovative, adaptable, and comfortable in high-growth environments.