Sales Director

Description:

Version 1, a leading technology consultancy with over 26 years of success, is seeking a seasoned and ambitious Sales Director to lead its Financial Services division. This is a strategic leadership role for a highly motivated sales professional with the drive and capability to double the existing financial services business in alignment with the company’s ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive double-digit annual growth in an already established 8-figure financial services revenue stream.

• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sales team focused on existing client growth and new business development across Banking, Insurance, and Capital Markets in the UK, Ireland, and US.

• Sales Strategy: Shape and execute a multi-year, global sales strategy that ensures consistent revenue growth and enhanced market presence.

• Key Deal Oversight: Serve as executive sponsor for high-value deals, oversee contract negotiations, and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with the Office of the CTO, marketing, and pre-sales teams to introduce new capabilities and proactive solutions to clients.

• Sales Operations Excellence: Implement best-in-class sales operations, CRM discipline, and deal governance with accurate forecasting and data integrity.

• Cross-functional Integration: Work with other business leaders to provide a unified customer experience and identify cross-sell/up-sell opportunities.

Requirements:

• Proven success in managing 8-figure revenue targets and delivering results within a global financial services client base.

• 15+ years of technology service sales experience, with a blend of individual contribution and leadership roles.

• Expertise in Software Engineering, Cloud & Data Transformation, Digital Services, and Managed Services.

• Experience with private equity-backed businesses is a plus.

• Strong domain knowledge in Banking, Insurance, and Capital Markets.

• Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing sales teams.

• Strong commercial acumen with advanced verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of off-shore/near-shore delivery models and partner-based sales strategies.

• Up-to-date knowledge of technology trends and CIO priorities in the financial services sector.

Why Join Version 1?

• Rewarding Package: Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and participation in the new V1 Equity success scheme.

• Inclusive Culture: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values.

• Professional Growth: Access to mentorship programs, career development tracks, and certification opportunities (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat).

• Health & Well-being: Private medical insurance, life insurance, eye care support, and wellness benefits.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support personal commitments.

• Profit Share Scheme: Quarterly distribution of profits amongst employees.

• Tech Perks: Tech Scheme and additional incentives to stay at the forefront of technological innovation.