Enterprise Sales Director
1 day ago
Lleida
Role Overview The Enterprise Sales Director for Italy and Iberia is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and regional strategy across Southern Europe. You will lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives to win net-new logos and expand existing major accounts. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of closing complex seven-figure software/SaaS deals and navigating the unique business landscapes of Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth • Drive ARR: Achieve and exceed regional quarterly and annual revenue (ARR/NNARR) targets., • Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Define and execute the enterprise sales strategy tailored to Italy and Iberia., • Pipeline Management: Maintain a data-driven, accurate, and predictable sales forecast using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)., • Key Account Engagement: Personally engage in high-value, complex negotiations and build relationships with C-level executives at Fortune 500 / IBEX 35 / FTSE MIB companies. Team Development & Management • Recruit & Scale: Attract, hire, and retain top-tier Enterprise Account Executives across the region., • Coach & Mentor: Provide continuous coaching on value-based selling, account planning, and deal execution., • Performance Management: Set clear KPIs, monitor team performance, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner Ecosystem: Collaborate with regional channel partners, SIs (System Integrators), and alliances to accelerate market penetration, • Internal Alignment: Work closely with Marketing, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, and Legal to ensure seamless deal execution and customer satisfaction Required Qualifications & Experience Professional Experience • Sales Leadership: 5+ years of experience managing enterprise software/SaaS sales teams in Southern Europe, • Individual Track Record: 8+ years of quota-carrying enterprise sales experience with a history of overachieving targets, • Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of the business culture, purchasing behaviors, and corporate landscape in Italy and Iberia, • Deal Size: Proven success managing complex sales cycles with ACV (Annual Contract Value) exceeding €250k+ Skills & Competencies Methodology • Mastery of modern sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, Challenger Sale)., • Network: An existing, strong network of C-level contacts (CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs) across major enterprises in the region.Communication: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills Language Requirements • English: Native or business-fluent proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory, • Fluency in Italian and Spanish is mandatory, Portuguese is a strong asset
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