Sales Director Strategic Accounts (Fintech)

TL;DR

Sales Director Strategic Accounts (Fintech): Lead and develop a high-performing sales team to drive growth in the financial services vertical across EMEA with an accent on strategic planning, market expansion, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on building scalable sales strategies, managing key accounts, and delivering measurable business outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a market leader in data storage infrastructure, serving major financial institutions with innovative and mission-critical solutions.

What you will do

• Build and execute a 3-year scalable sales plan targeting double-digit growth in the FSI vertical.
• Lead, coach, and motivate an EMEA sales team to exceed revenue targets and develop pipeline.
• Develop data-driven sales strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, technical, and monetisation teams to drive go-to-market strategies.
• Analyze industry trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide leadership with insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Requirements

• Location: Based in or able to work from EMEA markets.
• Extensive experience in financial services industry sales and team leadership across EMEA.
• Strong strategic mindset with proven ability to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with executive presence.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment influencing cross-functional teams.
• Passion for building inclusive, high-performance teams and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment encouraging innovation and critical thinking.
• Recognition as a top workplace with focus on growth and meaningful contribution.
• Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with employee resource groups.