VP, EMEA Education GTM

Everway; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Time off

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Everway seeks a Vice President – EMEA Education GTM to drive growth across the region with a focus on the Education sector. You will lead the regional team and shape the strategy to expand the customer base while reducing churn and increasing market value.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of senior leadership in B2B SaaS, strong data-driven decision making, and proven ability to partner with government and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing complex teams and leading B2B SaaS sales.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing commercial strategies to grow customer and revenue outcomes.
• Experience leading organizational change or business transformation.
• Experience using market intelligence, commercial metrics and data to inform strategy and performance.
• Experience building relationships with third‑party partners and senior external stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with government or quasi-government bodies at local and national levels.
• Detailed understanding of the UK education software and assistive technology market.
• Clear communication with employees, senior leaders and external audiences.
• Experience in the Education sector and supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy challenges.
• Experience leading through a merger or acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the EMEA strategy to retain and grow our customer base and acquire new customers.
• Deliver commercial sales targets with quarterly and annual planning.
• Communicate the regional strategy across the business and align priorities.
• Align structures and targets around key SaaS metrics (NRR, GDR, churn, ARR).
• Use forecasting and reporting to understand performance and improve sales effectiveness.
• Hire and lead the regional team with clear expectations and regular feedback.
• Own eNPS for the region and drive actions to improve the employee experience.
• Develop relationships with government bodies, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain regional business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead through organizational change or M&A activities.

Skills

Leadership

SaaS sales

B2B sales

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Government relations

Education sector

Job description

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Remote- UK

Every mind is unique. Yet much of the world is still built for what’s considered "normal," leaving too many people behind. At Everway, we change that by creating technology that helps everyone understand and be understood. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued.

Our careers fit real life. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a movement to build a more neuroinclusive world. We’re a global community of over 800 employees spanning North America, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. A career here is purposeful and fast-moving, with clear expectations, modern tools, and the clarity to focus on what matters most.

Our people are supported and encouraged to show up as they are, with different ways of thinking welcomed and valued. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to be curious, have courage, and commit fully.

Join us at Everway - together, we can unlock the full potential of every mind.

About the role

The Vice President – EMEA Education GTM is responsible for growing our user and customer base across the region, with a focus on the Education sector.

You'll lead the EMEA business through change, integration and expansion, developing and implementing the regional strategy in partnership with the Group. You'll be accountable for growing our customer base, reducing churn and increasing market value, while keeping users at the center of our approach.

You'll also lead the regional team, setting clear priorities and ensuring people understand how their work contributes to the strategy and commercial goals.

The ideal candidate will be based in Northern Ireland, however, candidates located elsewhere in the UK will also be considered.

Main responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement the EMEA strategy to retain and grow our existing customer base and acquire new customers in line with our growth objectives.
• Deliver commercial sales targets, ensuring individual and team quarterly and annual targets are clearly understood, tracked and managed.
• Communicate the regional strategy across the business, ensuring employees understand the priorities and their contribution to delivering them.
• Align organisational structures, priorities and targets around key SaaS measures, including Net Dollar Retention, Gross Dollar Retention, churn, Annual Recurring Revenue growth and Average Revenue Per Account.
• Use data, forecasting and reporting to understand performance, identify areas requiring additional focus and improve the effectiveness of the sales organisation.
• Hire and lead the regional team, setting clear expectations, managing performance and providing regular feedback against agreed objectives.
• Own eNPS for the region and develop action plans to improve the employee experience.
• Develop relationships with relevant government bodies, industry and sector associations, and other external stakeholders to support the business.
• Maintain regional business continuity and disaster recovery plans, acting as the first point of contact for significant incidents and ensuring relevant colleagues are informed and engaged.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing complex teams, with experience leading B2B sales in a SaaS business.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing commercial strategies that grow customer and revenue outcomes.
• Experience leading organisational change or business transformation.
• Experience using market intelligence, commercial metrics and data to inform strategy, forecasting and team performance.
• Experience developing effective relationships with third-party partners and senior external stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with relevant government or quasi-government bodies at local and national level.
• Detailed understanding of the UK education software and assistive technology market.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with employees, senior leaders and relevant external audiences.
• Experience in the Education sector.
• Experience supporting pupils who experience difficulties with literacy and numeracy.
• Experience leading through a merger or acquisition.

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter.

We are committed to providing a Drug-Free Workplace for all employees.

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