Vice President of Sales (EMEA)

Show Pad; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales technology company is seeking a Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region. This strategic leadership role involves defining and executing the sales strategy, managing a large team, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales leadership, a strong background in coaching talent, and a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth. The position is based in London with a hybrid work expectation.

Benefits

Inclusive environment

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off to vote

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software/application sales predominantly targeting CxOs.
• Successful at navigating within matrixed organizations.
• History of exceeding sales quotas and revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Define EMEA strategy and operational execution.
• Manage revenue growth and sales team development.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and collaboration.

Skills

European sales leadership experience

Track record in strategic sales

Management of high-performing teams of 50+

Coaching and talent development

Operational and analytical abilities

Job description

Location: This role is open to London-based candidates, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days per week.

About the position

As Vice President of Sales, EMEA, you will set and execute Showpad’s European sales strategy. This role is a strategic leadership position focused on unifying the EMEA region, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and playing a critical part in the region’s direction within a Private Equity‑owned company that prioritises EBITDAawo and strategic revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is drawn to the dynamics of this financial and growth strategy.

Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, the Vice President of Sales, EMEA is responsible for total revenue growth,stub encompassing both new logo acquisition and the critical focus on customer growth and Net Revenue Retention (NRR). While leading the inevitable sales team will be the primary charter, you will also be responsible for building strong internal and external relationships, and executing go‑to‑market strategies for new verticals and services.

Key responsibilities as a Vice President of Sales, EMEA at Showpad

• Work with the CRO to define the strategy, operational cadence, and execution for EMEA
Lead European bookings for new logo and expansion sales across both Mid Market and Enterprise customer segments
• Directly manage multiple Front‑Line Managers who manage teams across Europe, focusing on coaching and developing our existing talent pool to foster a blend of internal growth and external hiring
• Drive the daily, weekly, and monthly operational cadence in EMEA including weekly forecast, quarterly business reviews, sales team coaching, talent development, and win/loss reviews
• Maintain key customer relationships to develop and implement strategies for sales and customer value
• Manage Mos overall sales process, set appropriate metrics for sales funnel management
• Coordinate the specific objectives of the European Sales Plan with all functional departments, including Marketing, Product, Professional Services, and Customer Success
• Plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels
• Travel required, with a strong presence in the field with sellers and customers
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across Marketing, Customer Success, Enablement, Partnerships, Professional Services, and RevOps for the EMEA region
• Be the voice of EMEA to the CRO and broader GTM leadership team
• Establish and measure KPIs for Marketing, CS, PS, Partnerships, and Enablement in the EMEA region
• Hire and retain top talent in the industry, emphasizing the development of existing team members who embrace our coaching culture

Required skills for a Vice President of Sales, EMEA at Showpad

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• European sales leadership and account experience, including a track record of success in strategic sales to industries outside of SaaS (e.g., manufacturing, medical devices, and CPG)
• Comprehensive track record of success encompassing renewals, Net Revenue Retention (NRR), and bookings
• Managed teams of 50+ people with quotas exceeding $20 m annually
• Proven talent developer with a strong track record of coaching high‑potential sales professionals
• Consistent overachievement of quota and revenue goals
• 8+ years in software and/or application sales, selling primarily to the CxO level
• Proven track record of building satisfied, loyal, and referenceable customers
• Proven success working within a matrixed organization and establishing strong relationships across all functions
• Strong operational and analytical abilities
What you can expect from Showpad

We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are notેક just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best‑in‑class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non‑profit organizations, personal development opportunities, or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.Showpad’s Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.