Overview

We are seeking a strong candidate for the strategic role of Regional Vice President for Salesforce to lead a team of Account Executives who are tasked with developing and growing the Commerce solution footprint into new and existing Salesforce customer segments. We are looking for a driven and exceptional First-Line Sales Leader to spearhead strategic Salesforce sales initiatives across the UKI region, driving success across diverse industries and building a go-to-market for the Commerce solution set.

Role Description

As a Sales Leader, you will lead a team of motivated and results-driven Account Executives in a dynamic SaaS sales environment, responsible for driving revenue and achieving individual, team, and organisational goals in your territory. You will play a key role in shaping the success of your team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. Our culture of inclusivity and innovation is central to our success, so your leadership will emphasize energy, passion, and adaptability to lead a diverse and high-performing workforce. Ideal candidates should bring strong experience in B2B sales, particularly within the SaaS or technology sector, and demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire teams in achieving exceptional results.

Your Impact

• Team Development: Cultivate a diverse and high-performing team, positioning them as trusted advisors to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Recruiting and Training: Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and professional development of Account Executives to build a strong and capable sales team.
• Customer Engagement: Support Account Executives in client meetings, providing leadership and leveraging internal resources to drive successful outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration and alignment across the Salesforce ecosystem to drive team and organizational success.
• Pipeline Generation: Lead initiatives to generate and improve revenue opportunities within key customer accounts.
• Strategic Mentorship: Guide Account Executives on effective sales strategies to increase closure rates and identify new opportunities.
• C-Level Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with senior executives within customer organizations.
• Go-To-Market Strategy: Develop and execute the GTM strategy for the team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Sales Forecasting: Provide accurate and timely reporting on sales activities, pipeline health, and forecasts to Area Sales Management.
• Team Spirit: Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and winning team culture, empowering team members to excel.

Ideal Candidate Skills And Experiences

• Proven Sales Leadership: Minimum 10 years of experience in selling and leading high-performing sales teams with consistent quota achievement.
• SaaS Expertise: Strong understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise applications and customer success metrics.
• Team Building: Skilled in recruiting, onboarding, and developing sales talent, with a track record of internal promotions.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Ability to navigate complex buying cycles and build lasting customer relationships.
• Strategic Thinking: Proficient in aligning sales strategies with company goals and market opportunities.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Experience in leveraging data for forecasting, pipeline management, and identifying market trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in working with marketing, product, and operations teams to drive alignment and success.
• Operational Excellence: Expertise in sales planning, territory management, and optimising sales tools and processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for internal team alignment and external customer engagement.
• Market Insight and Adaptability: Strong understanding of regional dynamics and ability to adapt to cultural and market-specific needs.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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