Sales Director – UK & France (Fluent French Required)
An established and innovative provider of AI-powered marketing solutions is seeking an accomplished Sales Director to lead new business acquisition efforts across the United Kingdom and France. This strategic role is focused exclusively on securing net-new enterprise clients within the Financial Services sector, with an emphasis on high-value engagements and consultative selling.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive net-new business growth exclusively in the UK & France Financial Services vertical through strategic prospecting, engagement, and consultative selling
- Lead new logo-focused sales motions, including account mapping, stakeholder engagement, solution value articulation, and contract negotiation
- Own the full acquisition lifecycle from outbound prospecting to signed contract, with a focus on strategic, high-value accounts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Solutions Consulting to develop business cases and compelling value propositions that align with prospect goals
- Hand off newly closed accounts to the Customer Success & Operations teams for onboarding and retention post-sale
- Focus solely on net-new business acquisition – no responsibility for post-sale upsell or cross-sell
- Become a trusted advisor and strategic partner to C-level stakeholders, positioning the enterprise AI platform as a long-term value driver
- Build and manage a healthy new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in B2B enterprise sales, with a demonstrable track record of success in the UK and French markets
- At least 7 years’ experience selling SaaS solutions to Financial Services institutions, particularly within Marketing, Compliance, or Business Units
- Proven ability to independently generate new business through outbound initiatives and strategic campaigns
- Skilled in navigating complex sales cycles involving C-level stakeholders and multiple decision-makers
- Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities, with the capacity to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
- Fluent in both French and English, with strong verbal and written proficiency in both languages
- Entrepreneurial mindset, structured approach, and collaborative spirit
- Familiarity with MarTech, AdTech, RegTech ecosystems and digital marketing strategy is highly advantageous
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive and equitable remuneration package
- Hybrid working model supporting both remote and office-based collaboration
- Comprehensive global benefits program
- Structured onboarding and continuous professional development resources
- Employee Enrichment Fund to support personal interests and home office enhancements
- Flexible time off policies, including seasonal breaks
- Paid volunteer days and charitable donation matching
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through dedicated initiatives and employee resource groups
- 100-120k base salary + 100-120k bonus
This opportunity is ideal for a senior sales professional seeking to make a strategic impact in a high-growth, innovation-driven environment. Candidates who meet the outlined criteria and are motivated by the challenge of building new business in regulated industries are encouraged to apply.
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