Sales Director - Digital Identity Solutions

We are recruiting on behalf of our client.

Our client is privately owned and has been at the forefront of identity innovation — redefining how the world verifies, protects, and trusts the individuals it serves for over 20 years.

Originally founded to secure national borders, the businesses has evolved into a global authority in digital identity assurance, helping organisations across sectors to deliver trust, security, and seamless user experiences through the concept of Identity Continuity.

Today, more than one billion identities are safeguarded by their technologies. The reputation has been built on integrity, precision, and reliability, and its people embody those same qualities. They have a culture rooted in honesty, respect, teamwork, and professionalism. They are shaping the next generation of secure digital experiences.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals across continents, working at the intersection of technology, security, and human experience. The environment rewards integrity, initiative, and achievement. Colleagues are given the freedom to excel, supported by the resources of a global organisation.

Job Description & Key Requirements:

We are seeking an accomplished Sales Director (Individual Contributor) to lead new logo growth within the UK market.

This is a newly created role and is part of EMEA expansion. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic influence with commercial execution — shaping business outcomes across key industries including FinTech, Digital Banking, Gaming, Telecommunications, and Technology.

Reporting to the Vice President, UK & Ireland, with a dotted line to the President of EMEA & APAC, you will be instrumental in strengthening market presence and advancing trusted partnerships. The position demands both strategic acuity and practical commercial leadership — ideal for an executive who thrives on responsibility, integrity, and tangible results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition through both direct and partner-led channels.
• Develop, qualify, and manage strategic partnerships that accelerate regional growth.
• Oversee the complete sales lifecycle, from initial engagement through to contract close.
• Cultivate senior relationships with clients, partners, and technology collaborators.
• Work closely with international colleagues to define and execute effective go-to- market strategies.
• Broaden Daon’s presence within established sectors and emerging markets.
• Maintain disciplined forecasting and transparent pipeline management.

Your Profile

• A degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• Proven success in enterprise software or SaaS sales, specifically within Identity or Authentication.
• A consistent record of exceeding targets through consultative and complex solution selling.
• A track record in winning new logos from initiation to contracting.
• Experience within FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology sectors.
• Strong credibility and network within relevant customer and partner communities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a natural ability to build trust at senior levels.
• A strategic thinker with hands-on pragmatism and drive.
• Fluent command of English, both written and spoken.