At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global sales strategy and build high-performing teams across the UK and USA.
- Company: Join BillyQ, a tech innovator transforming pool with smart technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity participation, health care plan, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-growing tech company with global expansion opportunities.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of sales leadership experience and proven success in B2B sales.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 100000 £ per year.
BillyQ is transforming the way people play pool through smart technology. As the technology brand within Poolhouse, BillyQ combines intelligent hardware with a browser-based player experience that enables venue partners to generate new revenue through our innovative smart pool table platform.
Following our recent Series A investment, we are entering an exciting phase of growth across the UK and internationally. We’re looking for an experienced, commercially-driven Global Sales Director to build and scale our global sales function, initially across the UK and USA, with a clear roadmap for international expansion.
Reporting to the President of Technology, you will own the global commercial strategy, build a high-performing international sales organisation and deliver sustainable revenue growth. Working in close partnership with the Head of Customer Success, you will ensure a seamless customer journey from acquisition through implementation, adoption, expansion and long-term retention.
This is a rare opportunity to build a global sales engine within a fast-growing technology business where you will have genuine influence over go-to-market strategy, market expansion, commercial performance and future team growth.
Key Responsibilities- Sales Strategy & Commercial Growth
- Own and execute the global sales strategy, initially across the UK and USA.
- Deliver ambitious revenue targets and sales forecasts.
- Design scalable go-to-market strategies for new international markets.
- Negotiate and close strategic enterprise opportunities.
- Sales Leadership
- Build, recruit, coach and develop high-performing regional sales teams.
- Establish sales processes, forecasting disciplines and pipeline management.
- Manage distribution partner relationships and performance.
- Drive a high-performance, accountable sales culture.
- Cross-functional Partnership
- Work closely with the Head of Customer Success to ensure a seamless handover from sale to onboarding.
- Partner with Marketing to optimise demand generation and messaging.
- Collaborate with Product to align market feedback with product roadmap.
- Support Finance and Leadership with forecasting and strategic planning.
- AI & Sales Excellence
- Implement AI-enabled prospecting, forecasting and sales productivity tools.
- Champion data-led decision making and continuous optimisation.
- Evaluate emerging sales technologies to improve efficiency and win rates.
- International Expansion
- Lead commercial expansion into new regions.
- Ensure regional compliance with commercial and contractual practices.
- Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.
- Essential
- 10+ years' sales leadership experience, including multi-region or international responsibility.
- Proven experience building and scaling a B2B sales function.
- Track record selling into UK and US markets.
- Strong commercial, negotiation and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading distributed sales teams.
- Experience with CRM platforms and AI-enabled sales tooling.
- Desirable
- Experience within SaaS, enterprise technology or platform businesses.
- Experience expanding into additional international markets.
- Hospitality, leisure or venue technology experience.
- Existing network of enterprise buyers.
- Commercially ambitious with a growth mindset.
- Strategic thinker who translates market insight into action.
- Collaborative leader who partners effectively with Customer Success.
- Data-led, highly accountable and outcome focused.
- Comfortable building structure within a scaling business.
- Equity participation.
- Code Hospitality subscription.
- Perks and Discounts platform.
- Health Care plan.
- Birthdays off.
- Free Health Assured EAP membership (counselling, life coaching, legal and financial support).
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- Home office and hardware allowance.
Global Sales Director in London employer: Poolhouse Global Limited
At Poolhouse, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on teamwork and guest satisfaction. As the Assistant General Manager, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including free health support, early pay options, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic environment. Join us in London Liverpool Street, where your leadership will not only shape our team but also enhance the overall guest experience, making every day rewarding and impactful.
