VP of Sales , EMEA

Hirehoot; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced sales director to develop and execute global sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B and SaaS sales, focusing on building sustainable revenue pipelines and expanding enterprise clientele. This role offers competitive perks including private health insurance and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

3 extra days off at Christmas

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in B2B and SaaS sales.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in market-entry environments.
• Deep expertise in enterprise sales cycles and SaaS commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Analyse markets, identify opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead global go-to-market teams and provide strategic direction.

Skills

B2B and SaaS sales experience

Market-entry strategy

Enterprise sales expertise

Revenue growth targeting

Relationship building

Job description

• 10+ years of experience in B2B and SaaS sales.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in market-entry environments, building sustainable revenue pipelines from the ground up
• Deep expertise in enterprise sales cycles and SaaS commercial models, with a focus on building and scaling profitable, long-term partnerships
• Highly driven, commercially astute, and relationship-oriented, with a consistent track record of exceeding ambitious revenue and growth targets
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to navigate market volatility.

What the job involves

• Develop and execute global sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives, focusing on high-demand sectors.
• Analyse markets, identify opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, customer success) to drive revenue, margin, and sustainable growth.
• Shape vision and lead change initiatives to support strategic business transformations.
• Lead global go-to-market teams (sales, business development, marketing), providing strategic direction, coaching, and professional development.
• Leverage CRM and sales enablement tools to set ambitious targets, track performance, and manage P&L accountability (revenue, margins, expenses).
• Deliver long-term growth strategies and annual operating plans, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Accelerate revenue growth by expanding enterprise clientele, increasing market share, and driving adoption of SaaS solutions.
• Lead demand generation and marketing campaigns to build a pipeline, create market presence, and convert high-value opportunities.
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• 3 extra days off at Christmas (on top of our standard 25)