Head of Sales | SaaS | Video | L&D/HR

6 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom GTM Search Full time

GTM Search is partnered with a SaaS business in the L&D space, where we’re looking to hire a Head of Sales candidate to look after the UK sales function. This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days per week in a central London location.


We need candidates that are experienced in selling to L&D or HR personas & have done so across both the US & EMEA markets.


In this role you’ll have responsibility of leading and developing 3x AE’s & 1 SDR leader and crucially we’re also looking for someone that isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty by carrying a quota and leading from the front. The role also reports into C-suite looking for someone that is a strategic thinker that can really take ownership of driving things forward.


Our client is a leading SaaS DIY video platform used by most of the Fortune 500 companies.


Sales Team Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve individual and team sales goals.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies and processes to optimize performance and achieve revenue targets.
  • Monitor sales performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular feedback and coaching to team members.
  • Recruit, train, and onboard new sales team members to build a strong and effective sales force.


Strategic Sales Planning:

  • Collaborate with the executive team to define sales objectives and develop strategic plans to achieve them.
  • Develop and optimise playbooks for inbound and outbound selling
  • Analyse market trends and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and refine sales strategies.
  • Manage sales forecasting and pipeline management to ensure accurate revenue projections and goal setting.


Personal Sales Quota:

  • Directly sell to senior executives and key decision-makers, managing a portfolio of high-value accounts.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies for personal accounts, including prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.


Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with marketing, product, SDR and customer success teams to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
  • Provide feedback on product features and customer needs to inform product development and marketing strategies.


Reporting and Analytics:

  • Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and performance analysis to the executive team.
  • Utilise CRM and other sales tools to track performance, manage leads, and analyse sales data.


Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in sales leadership roles, with a strong background in SaaS sales.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas, including experience selling to senior executives.
  • Experience selling to the US market
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive performance.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or relevant experience highly sought
  • Experience in selling to L&D / training / HR leaders - advantage




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