About the role

Sales Director – New Business (UKI & Emerging Markets)

Location: London | Hybrid
Language: English
WFH policy: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
Industry: B2B SaaS / IT Channel / Cybersecurity
Product: Business management, unified monitoring, cybersecurity, and data-protection solutions for IT solution providers
Size and functions of local team: Leadership of an 8–9-person AE team

Role Description

This is a full-cycle sales leadership position focused on driving new business across SMB and mid-market segments in the UKI region and selected emerging markets.

You will lead a junior AE team, most of whom have been hired in the last 18 months, with responsibility for operational excellence, coaching, and performance improvement. The role reports directly into the regional VP Sales.

Key commercial parameters include:
• Average deal size around £12K ACV (MRR-led), with opportunities scaling up to £150K–£200K
• Land-and-expand sales model with strong cross-sell potential, allowing ACVs to grow significantly over time
• Pipeline mix consisting of inbound and self-generated opportunities
• Primary buyer personas: MSPs and internal IT organisations
• Future GTM scope includes enterprise/internal IT and strategic account penetration

Unique Aspects:
• Strong internal mobility and clear examples of career progression
• Recession-resilient business with consistent YoY revenue growth
• High employee tenure averaging 8+ years
• Significant investment in EMEA growth, including team expansion and strategic resourcing

Growth Perspective

• Director-level remit suitable for current managers ready to step into a broader leadership role
• High exposure across the entire EMEA GTM organisation
• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy across multiple regions as the business scales

Must Haves

2–3 years’ experience managing AE teams

Background in B2B SaaS sales

Proven top-performing individual contributor track record

Experience in the IT channel, MSP, or cybersecurity ecosystem

Demonstrated coaching capability and team development

Strong operational execution and accountability

Familiarity with SMB/MM sales cycles

Hands-on leadership approach suited to both turnaround and growth environments

Nice to Haves

Experience operating across UKI and emerging markets

Background in scaling new business or turnaround teams

Understanding of competing solutions or tools commonly used in the IT channel

Salary Range & Benefits

• Base salary: Up to £130,000
• OTE: £220,000 (approx. £90,000 variable)
• Standard benefits package

Hiring Process

Screening call

Panel interview

Final interview with the leadership team

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    €130.000

    Minimum salary
    Vacancy details

    Salary range: €130.000 | €220.000

    Employment: Full Time

    Experience: 2+ years

    Language requirements: English

    Country: United Kingdom

    Location: London

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    sam@bluebirdrecruitment.com

    Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact me!
    Sam Creemers

    Sam Creemers

    Senior Recruitment Consultant