Strategic Sales Director

Zipline is a well-funded, rapidly growing SaaS company transforming how frontline teams work. We empower the world’s leading brands across retail, healthcare, logistics, and beyond to connect, align, and inspire their employees- from headquarters to the front lines. Our customers consistently give us best-in-class NPS and CSAT scores, and they rave about how Zipline makes their teams’ lives easier and their businesses more effective. We’re also a fully remote company, with passionate employees across the U.S., Canada, and around the globe.Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.As we continue to scale across Europe, we’re seeking a Strategic Sales Director to join our new business team. This role is ideal for a high‑performing enterprise seller passionate about transforming operations at large retail organizations through technology.The RoleYou will lead the full sales cycle and partner cross‑functionally to win complex, multi‑stakeholder deals with Fortune1000 retailers.What You’ll DoOwn the full sales cycle—from account targeting, pipeline generation and outreach through discovery, value modelling, negotiation and contract close.Build and nurture senior relationships with C‑suite and VP‑level decision‑makers across retail operations, store communications, IT, HR and Finance.Develop tailored GTM plans for high‑priority accounts in partnership with marketing, solutions consulting and SDR teams; orchestrate internal resources to deliver demos, business cases and proofs of concept.Navigate complex procurement, legal and security review processes to close six‑to‑seven‑figure net‑new logos.Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in Salesforce/Clari, providing clear updates and strategic insights to leadership.Serve as the voice of the customer, communicating market trends and feedback to product and marketing teams.Represent Zipline at industry events, trade shows and networking forums.What Makes You a Strong Fit10+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with a consistent record of closing large, multi‑stakeholder deals (ideally six‑to‑seven‑figure) in the retail or consumer‑facing sectors.Proven success selling into Fortune1000 retailers and navigating matrixed organizations across operations, IT and HR.Deep understanding of retail operations and communications; ability to credibly discuss frontline execution and the ROI of unifying teams.Mastery of structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDICC, Command of the Message, Challenger, Value Selling) and experience building executive‑level business cases.Exceptional communication skills and executive presence; comfortable delivering board‑level presentations.Self‑starter who thrives in a high‑growth, remote‑first environment; adept at collaborating across marketing, product and customer success.Passion for retail and appreciation for the challenges of frontline enablement.What’s in it for you:Remote-first culture: Join a high performing, fully remote team and work where you're comfortableStock Options: Get meaningful ownership in a fast-growing, venture-backed company shaping the future of retail.Time Off: Our flexible time‑off policy ensures you stay refreshed and recharged. Plus, you’ll get a monthly stipend to get you out of the house—grab a coffee and work from your favorite spotBenefits: World‑class medical, dental, and vision policies.Team Connection: Annual company off‑sites in fun locations. We've done New York, Costa Rica, Whistler, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Mexico City.Sabbatical: A one month paid sabbatical after completing five years of working at Zipline.Volunteering: Every quarter, Zipliners get a paid day off to volunteer for a nonprofit of their choice.Learning: We support continuous learning and provide unlimited access to our Udemy Business accountGreat humans, great work: Work with kind, collaborative teammates who care about doing meaningful work and making a real impact. We value diversity of all kinds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Want to learn more about how we work?We may be remote, but we’re anything but disconnected. Zipline is a thriving, dynamic team spread across the globe—collaborating, innovating, and having a blast along the way.Zipliners work from all over—vans, boats, Airbnbs, and everything in between. No office? No problem. xpwpeyx Our culture still feels like one big hug.Even though we’re distributed, we make space to connect—whether it’s our weekly all‑company social or gathering in person at our yearly retreats. We’re building something meaningful together, and we’re glad you’re thinking of joining us.We can’t wait to meet you#J-18808-Ljbffr