Sales Director (EMEA)

Sales Director (EMEA)

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Aikido

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and coach a dynamic team of Account Executives to drive sales growth.
  • Company: Join a fast-growing tech startup making waves in the EMEA region.
  • Benefits: Enjoy remote-friendly work, flexible hours, and a vibrant company culture.
  • Other info: Perfect for self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of sales innovation and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in SaaS sales required.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

You’ll be responsible for managing and coaching a team of a maximum of 9 Account Executives across the region. This is not a pure management role. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, help close strategic deals, improve processes, and raise the bar across the entire sales organisation.

You’ll work closely with marketing, product, customer success, and leadership to help Aikido continue its rapid growth across Europe and beyond.

  • Lead, coach, and scale a team of Mid Market Account Executives in EMEA.
  • Drive pipeline generation and revenue growth across the region.
  • Improve outbound, inbound, and sales execution processes.
  • Support reps on strategic and complex deals.
  • Build a high-performance and high-accountability sales culture.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing and growth on GTM initiatives.
  • Hire, onboard, and develop top commercial talent.
  • Forecast accurately and manage sales performance metrics.

Benefits:

  • Remote-friendly
  • Flexible working hours

Qualifications:

  • Strong coaching and people management skills.
  • Very tech-savvy and comfortable selling technical products.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-growing startup environments.
  • Proven experience leading high-performing SaaS sales teams.
  • Strong understanding of outbound sales, prospecting, CRM workflows, and pipeline management.
  • Experience managing commercial Account Executives.

Sales Director (EMEA) employer: Aikido

Aikido is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry. With flexible working hours and a remote-friendly environment, employees are empowered to thrive while driving growth across Europe. The company prioritises professional development, offering ample opportunities for coaching and leadership, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

Aikido

Contact Details:

Aikido Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sales Director (EMEA)

Coaching Skills
People Management
Sales Strategy Development
Pipeline Generation
Revenue Growth
Sales Process Improvement
Collaboration with Marketing