VP Global Sales Operations in London

We’re hiring a VP of Sales Operations - a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our Go-To-Market engine. Reporting to the CRO, you’ll build the structure, discipline, and deal governance that turns pipeline into predictable revenue at scale. This is a standout opportunity for a commercially sharp operator who can influence at the top table and drive execution across a complex, global sales organisation.

Our ideal candidate is a senior commercial leader within the Go-To-Market organization, responsible for building and running the execution infrastructure that converts pipeline into predictable, scalable revenue.

• Own the global Sales Operations function: sales planning, forecasting, pipeline management, territory and coverage design, and CRM discipline.
• Define and enforce standards for pipeline hygiene, forecast methodology, and sales operating metrics across all regions.
• Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles in close partnership with Sales leadership and Finance, translating strategy into executable field plans.
• Deliver executive‑ready visibility into performance, risks, and opportunities — with clear narratives that drive decision‑making at the top.

• Own the global bid/no‑bid and deal governance framework end‑to‑end.
• Lead structured deal review forums for complex, non‑standard, or high‑value opportunities, ensuring alignment across Sales, Finance and Legal.
• Establish and maintain approval thresholds, escalation paths, and decision rights for pricing, discounting, commercial terms, and exceptions.
• Hold the balance between commercial rigor and sales agility — protecting EBITDAC without slowing momentum.
• Own the core operating rhythm: pipeline reviews, forecast calls, QBRs, and executive deal reviews.
• Act as a thought partner to Sales leadership — diagnosing execution gaps, improving forecast accuracy, and building consistency across regions.
• Proactively bring risks and corrective actions to the CRO before they become problems.

• Oversee the design, governance, and execution of sales incentive structures in partnership with Finance and HR.
• Ensure incentive plans are strategy‑aligned, operationally sound, and driving the right field behaviours.
• Monitor sales productivity trends to inform adjustments to targets, coverage models, and operating structures.

• Serve as the primary operational bridge between Sales and Finance, Legal, and RevOps on all matters related to sales execution and deal decisioning.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across functions, ensuring alignment and shared accountability for commercial outcomes.
• Represent Sales Operations and Bid Management in executive forums with authority and credibility.

• Lead and develop a global Sales Operations and Bid Management team across regions.
• Set clear priorities, accountabilities, and outcomes — fostering a culture of execution, rigor, and genuine partnership with the business.
• Actively build bench strength and succession capability within the function.

• 15+ years in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, or Deal Management in complex enterprise SaaS environments.
• Proven track record at senior leadership level, partnering closely with CROs and senior Sales leaders to drive execution.
• Deep fluency in enterprise sales motions, forecasting discipline, deal economics, and cross‑functional commercial governance.
• Strong executive presence and sound commercial judgment — able to influence senior stakeholders through data, structure, and credibility.