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Senior Vice President of Sales EMEA - Leading Data/Services Company, Cheltenham
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
Zearch is working with a leading PE-backed Data & Services company hiring for the first SVP Sales in EMEA, reporting directly to the CRO. This key hire will lead and inspire a regional sales organization towards ambitious growth objectives, overseeing a team of 30 sales professionals managing an $80M ARR target across multiple territories, verticals, and customer segments. The role suits a seasoned VP/SVP sales leader.
As a member of the executive leadership team, you will define and execute the EMEA sales strategy, foster customer relationships, and promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration. This position offers the chance to shape the company's future in a dynamic, growing region and impact overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the sales strategy for EMEA aligned with company goals; identify growth opportunities and penetrate new markets.
- Revenue Accountability: Own the $80M+ ARR target, ensuring consistent overachievement; build and manage a sales pipeline with accurate forecasting.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, inspire, and manage a team of 30 sales professionals; foster a culture of accountability and continuous development.
- Customer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners; act as a trusted advisor to ensure customer success.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and customer success teams; work with finance and operations to ensure scalable processes.
- Market Insights: Stay informed on market trends and customer feedback to influence product and go-to-market strategies.
Key Qualifications:
- Experience: 15+ years in sales leadership, managing large teams in multi-country territories; proven success in achieving $60M+ ARR targets, preferably in data, SaaS, or enterprise services.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead diverse, dispersed teams; skilled in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
- Sales Expertise: Deep knowledge of solution selling, account-based strategies, and enterprise sales cycles.
- Strategic Vision: Strong analytical skills; ability to identify growth opportunities and influence within a matrix organization.
- Communication & Executive Presence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; capable of engaging C-level executives.
- Cultural Fit: Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and high-growth environments.