At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK sales team and drive revenue growth in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Company: Join Fonio, Europe's leader in AI phone agents for SMBs, experiencing rapid growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with uncapped commission, plus opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic startup culture with a focus on ownership and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping the UK market and building a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Proven B2B SaaS sales experience and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Location: London, UK (on-site, with a 2-month onboarding on-site in Vienna to start)Salary: 100,000 – 150,000 (base + uncapped commission; depending on experience)Languages: English (native level required), German (strong plus)Experience: Several years of B2B Saa S sales experience, with leadership/team-lead experience WHAT'S THE PROJECT?
The project is that you bring your talent and your ambition to a fast-growing European tech leader that grew from $1M to $10M ARR in under 12 months and now serves 10,000+ customers.
Fonio is Europe's market leader for AI phone agents for SMBs, and as we expand globally and launch new products, the UK has been set as one of our highest-priority growth markets.
We move fast, take ownership, give direct feedback, and build high-impact teams without corporate politics or unnecessary meetings.
AND WHAT'S MY ROLE IN THIS?
As Sales Lead UK, you will own the entire UK market on the sales side and build a high-performing team from the ground up.
Hire, ramp, coach, and lead an AE & SDR team to scale the UK sales motion Own the UK sales revenue, managing monthly and yearly targets with a reliable forecast Lead from the front by staying close to deals, demos, and discovery calls Translate successful DACH sales strategies into the UK context and feed learnings back to executive leadership Collaborate closely with Marketing on local lead generation and with Customer Success on smooth handoffs Shape and optimize how the entire UK sales engine operates and scales OK, AND WHAT DO YOU NEED?Several years of proven B2B Saa S sales experience closing deals along a structured funnel Track record in a first leadership or team-lead role within a sales environment Native-level British English; fluency in German is a strong plus Strong product and technology understanding Startup mindset with a clear builder mentality THAT'S IT?
You're the kind of person who leads by example, staying close to the front line rather than managing purely from a dashboard.
You thrive in fast-scaling environments, take total ownership of outcomes, and love turning high-potential markets into major growth drivers.
Discipline(s): Sales Management Job type: Manager
UK Sales Lead employer: Blu Selection
Blu Selection is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the AI SaaS industry. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and mentorship, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team while enjoying the benefits of a competitive relocation package and a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and strategic thinking.
