Director Sales, Uk & Ireland - New Business

Diligent

London, United Kingdom
On-site
New business strategy for smb and mid-market
Drive increased revenue from new customer base
Establish operating rhythm for prospecting and pipeline creation
The Director of Sales will be responsible for overseeing the new business strategy for SMB and Mid-Market in the UK & Ireland, managing a team of Account Executives

Job Summary

  • The Director of Sales will be responsible for overseeing the new business strategy for SMB and Mid-Market in the UK & Ireland, managing a team of Account Executives.
  • Establish the operating rhythm for sales outbound prospecting, multi-channel pipeline creation, deal execution, and forecast accuracy to ensure predictable pipeline and bookings attainment.
  • Recruit, hire, onboard, train and retain high-performing sales account executives; set clear expectations and coach for continuous improvement and accountability.

Matching Summary

The Director of Sales will be responsible for overseeing the new business strategy for SMB and Mid-Market in the UK & Ireland, managing a team of Account Executives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New business strategy for SMB and Mid-Market
  • Drive increased revenue from new customer base
  • Establish operating rhythm for prospecting and pipeline creation
  • Lead complex negotiations and close strategic deals
  • Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing sales executives
  • Define and execute regional sales strategy
  • Proficiency with modern sales tooling (e.g., Salesforce, Gong)

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial sales leader
  • Build a high-performing team
  • Execute a crisp go-to-market
  • Develop and coach talent
  • Partner cross-functionally
  • Deep curiosity about AI and demonstrable examples of leveraging AI

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of leading successful new business sales teams in SaaS/Software
  • Minimum 8 years of successful direct sales experience in SaaS/Software
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
  • Proven experience managing the sales funnel end-to-end
  • Expertise in sales methodologies including MEDDPICC, Force Management, Challenger Sales

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