UK & Ireland Growth Leader (Fintech & GTM)

Transaction Network Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a proven UK&I Country Manager to lead growth, revenue targets, and go-to-market execution. You will own the P&L, build and develop high-performance sales and BD teams, and expand into new verticals.

Reporting to the SVP Managing Director EMEA, you will drive strategic planning, forecast accuracy, partner alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustained, profitable expansion across the UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in B2B/mid-market sales in fintech.
• Experience building and leading sales, business development and account management teams.
• Ability to manage sell-in and sell-through activities and develop strategic plans.
• Strong business acumen and customer-centric approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK & Ireland GTM and drive revenue growth against targets.
• Own P&L for the country/region and manage cross-functional teams.
• Recruit, develop and retain high-performing sales and BD professionals.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans based on market dynamics.
• Forecast, pipeline development, contract negotiations and management.
• Collaborate with Product Development to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional programs with MD EMEA and regional teams.
• Identify and pursue new sales channels, distributors and acquisitions as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Strategic mindset

Relationship building

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Executive presence

Education

Technical degree or MBA

Job description

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a proven UK&I Country Manager to lead growth, revenue targets, and go-to-market execution. You will own the P&L, build and develop high-performance sales and BD teams, and expand into new verticals.

Reporting to the SVP Managing Director EMEA, you will drive strategic planning, forecast accuracy, partner alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustained, profitable expansion across the UK & Ireland.