Head of Sales Are you an entrepreneurial sales leader ready to build something meaningful? Zest4Talent is recruiting a Head of Sales to join a scaling fintech business at a pivotal stage of its growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, develop people, and directly influence the future direction of the company.
This Head of Sales role sits within a high-growth fintech environment where ownership, impact, and pace matter. You will initially lead a small, high-performing sales team while laying the foundations for a scalable, best-in-class sales function.
The Opportunity As Head of Sales, you will take full ownership of a team of three Sales Executives, driving performance through structured coaching, clear development plans, and a strong commercial mindset. Working closely with founders and senior leadership, you will help define sales strategy, embed scalable processes, and support the continued expansion of a fast-growing fintech business.
As the company grows, this role is expected to evolve into a Sales Director position, offering long-term career progression, equity opportunity, and influence at board level within a regulated fintech organisation.
Key Responsibilities Build, Lead and Inspire
Develop, coach, and empower a face-to-face team of three Sales Executives to consistently exceed targets and deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
Develop Future Leaders
Create structured development plans using recognised coaching frameworks such as GROW to unlock potential and build long-term capability.
Drive Commercial Growth
Own sales performance and align team activity with wider business objectives to deliver sustainable, measurable revenue growth.
Create Scalable Sales Processes
Implement data-driven sales frameworks, reporting, and performance metrics to support rapid growth and future expansion.
Partner with Leadership
Work closely with founders and senior stakeholders to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and support product and market evolution.
Turn Data into Action
Translate sales data into clear insights that drive smarter decisions and improved performance.
About You Proven experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams within SaaS, tech, digital, or fintech environments
Strong people leadership skills with a genuine passion for coaching and mentoring
Commercially astute, growth-focused, and comfortable operating in fast-moving businesses
Highly data-literate with the ability to identify trends and drive action
Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by building rather than inheriting
Whats on Offer A senior, high-impact Head of Sales role within an ambitious fintech business
Clear progression into a Sales Director position as the company scales
Equity opportunity aligned to performance and long-term value creation
Competitive salary and benefits package
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
Pension contribution and employee benefits
Ongoing professional and leadership development
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed and impact is visible
This Head of Sales vacancy is managed by Zest4Talent, a specialist recruitment agency working in partnership with high-growth organisations.
Zest4Talent values inclusivity and diversity and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.
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