Such a role does not come around very often as a cutting-edge Data / AI organisation are currently looking for their founding team member in the UK.
To be a success, a highly experienced Sales Director is required to lead and accelerate commercial growth in key enterprise and government segments.
You will craft and execute a strategic sales roadmap, build deep client partnerships, and expand footprint across the UK and wider EMEA region. This role combines strategic vision, operational leadership, and a track record of selling complex data and AI solutions at scale.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and drive sales strategy aligned with corporate goals to achieve ambitious revenue and market share targets in the UK and EMEA.
* Lead full sales cycle execution: prospecting, qualifying, proposal development, negotiations, and closing of enterprise deals.
* Build and nurture C-Suite and senior stakeholder relationships within target accounts (enterprise, government, and strategic partners).
* Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, delivery, and partner teams to define compelling offerings and go-to-market propositions.
* Coach, mentor and expand the sales team, shaping sales culture, career development, and performance excellence.
* Manage sales forecasting, pipeline reporting and CRM system integrity for executive insights.
* Driving consistent, predictable revenue growth from new and existing enterprise accounts.
* Establishing as a trusted partner for AI-ready data and sovereign AI solutions in the UK market.
* Scaling a high-performing sales organisation that collaborates effectively with product and delivery teams.
Skills / Experience Required:
* Minimum 10+ years of senior sales leadership experience, ideally within enterprise technology, data platforms, cloud, AI solutions, or digital transformation sectors.
* Proven track record selling complex technical solutions into large organisations, including public sector and regulated industries.
* Strong consultative selling and executive engagement skills.
* Experience building and leading high-performing sales teams.
* EXEC Capital Recruitment
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented start-up environment.
* UK work eligibility and travel flexibility across EMEA.
* Deep understanding of enterprise AI, data platforms, cloud ecosystems, and digital transformation challenges.
* Network within key strategic accounts and technology partners.
* Strong analytical skills to use customer insights for go-to-market strategy refinement.
For a confidential chat today apply via Linked In or email me via b.lockett@huxley.com