Sales Director - SaaS - UK & EMEA
🚀 Sales Director | UK & EMEA | High-Growth SaaS Challenger
Haywood Thomas Executive Search is partnering with a globally established, fast-growing SaaS business that is redefining how data and intelligence are used within a complex, global industry.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a Sales Director role with full ownership of UK & EMEA revenue, leading a high-performing team and playing a key role in the next phase of growth.
💡 Why this role stands out:
- Established market challenger with strong momentum and ambitious growth plans
- Financially stable business
- Subscription-based product with an established global client base
- Opportunity to shape sales strategy, not just execute it
- Strong visibility with senior leadership and real influence on direction
👥 The role:
- Lead, coach and develop a UK-based sales team
- Own and drive UK & EMEA revenue performance
- Build and execute a scalable SaaS sales strategy
- Drive new business, renewals and expansion across key accounts
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing and Customer Success
🎯 What we’re looking for:
- Proven Sales Director / Senior Sales profile within SaaS
- Substantial management and leadership experience within SaaS
- Strong track record in subscription-based revenue models
- Experience developing high-performing sales teams
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on commercially
- Background in data, analytics or complex solution sales is highly advantageous
📍 Location: Surrey (2/3 days per week in office)
Salary and package will be discussed during the application screening process.
This is an exciting opportunity for a SaaS sales leader who thrives in a challenger environment, and wants to make a tangible impact in a business with significant growth ahead.