Sales Lead – UK (m/f/d)
đź“Ť Location: London (Full-time, Permanent)
Overview
What if your next role wasn’t just another sales job—but a chance to shape an entire market from the ground up?
We’re working with an innovative European SaaS provider that’s expanding into the UK. As the Sales Lead – UK, you’ll play a key role in launching and growing the company’s presence in the region. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a commercial leader with deep financial sector expertise and a passion for building scalable success.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own UK Market Entry: Develop and execute a UK-specific go-to-market strategy, from identifying key segments to navigating the competitive landscape.
* Drive Strategic Sales: Lead full-cycle sales efforts—prospecting, stakeholder engagement, solution selling, and closing—within financial services.
* Influence Product and Positioning: Provide market feedback to help refine both local positioning and global product direction.
* Build Commercial Foundations: Establish scalable sales processes, tools, and acquisition strategies tailored to the UK market.
* Create Long-Term Partnerships: Cultivate trusted relationships across the finance and FinTech ecosystems, including asset managers, private banks, and family offices.
* Be a Strategic Advisor: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their needs and craft tailored SaaS solutions that deliver long-term value.
1. What You Bring
* A proven background in selling complex B2B solutions, ideally within SaaS or financial services
* Experience launching or scaling a commercial function in a new market is highly valued
* Strong connections across the UK financial sector (especially family offices, private banks, asset managers)
* Expertise in managing strategic sales cycles and engaging with senior-level decision-makers
* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously and build from scratch
* Strong analytical and data-driven approach to sales strategy and decision-making
* High emotional intelligence and natural ability to build rapport and trust
2. What’s on Offer
* Flexible hybrid work model with home office options
* Competitive salary plus a range of perks (e.g., latest tech gear, education budget, wellness benefits)
* Clear career progression with opportunities to influence broader business strategy
* Flat hierarchies, dynamic team culture, and fast decision-making
* Inclusive and diverse team that values new perspectives
3. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a market entry, define commercial strategy, and make a lasting impact. If you're a strategic thinker, hands-on builder, and driven sales leader—this is your stage.