Sales Support/Director to Director

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.