At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team to drive AI solutions across the Simpro Group.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, generous leave, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and a fun, relaxed office culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI sales while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven sales leadership experience and a passion for technology.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
The Director of AI sales owns the cross‑sell engine across the Simpro Group customer base. This leader builds, runs, and scales a team of Solution Specialists who carry quota, run high‑volume outbound and respond to inbound requests. They also partner with Account Managers to convert opportunities into closed revenue. This is a builder's seat. The Director sets the bar for intensity, deal execution and product fluency, and is personally accountable for the team's contribution to Group cross‑sell revenue.
- Carry and deliver the Solution Specialists team quota for cross‑sell revenue across the Simpro Group portfolio.
- Drive consistent attainment against monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
- Maintain forecast accuracy and ensure a healthy, well‑managed pipeline with no surprises.
- Define and implement the team’s operating rhythm, including daily cadence, pipeline management, call and meeting expectations, and inspection processes.
- Establish measurable KPIs and performance standards across the team.
- Continuously optimize processes to improve conversion, productivity, and revenue outcomes.
- Recruit, hire, and develop high‑performing Solution Specialists capable of managing volume, delivering compelling demos, and closing opportunities effectively.
- Make timely and decisive talent decisions to maintain a high‑performance culture.
- Create a scalable onboarding and ramp program that accelerates time‑to‑productivity.
- Coach to Close: conduct live call coaching, deal reviews, and pipeline inspections.
- Improve team performance in discovery, demo execution, objection handling, and closing strategies.
- Ensure every Specialist becomes measurably more effective within their first 30 days.
- Partner closely with Account Management leadership to convert qualified opportunities into revenue.
- Collaborate with Marketing on campaign plays and expansion initiatives.
- Work with Enablement on onboarding and ongoing training programs.
- Provide Product teams with customer insights and market feedback that influence roadmap priorities.
- Build and scale best practices: develop and document scalable sales playbooks, including discovery and call structures, demo workflows, expansion strategies, integration narratives, and objection handling frameworks.
- Standardize and scale winning strategies across the organization.
- Serve as the voice of the Solution Specialists organization within Revenue Leadership discussions.
- Bring data‑driven insights, strategic recommendations, and solutions‑oriented thinking to leadership conversations.
- Ensure the team maintains deep knowledge across the full Simpro Group portfolio, including newly acquired products and solutions.
- Enable Specialists to articulate integration value and cross‑product business impact to customers.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of leading teams that consistently exceed quota and deliver high‑performance results.
- Experience leading high‑velocity inbound, outbound, or expansion sales teams.
- Demonstrated success building sales motions, cadences, and operational frameworks from scratch.
- Strong experience hiring, ramping, and developing sales talent.
- Ability to lead through metrics, accountability, and operational discipline.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to independently run product demos and coach others effectively.
- Deep understanding of pipeline management, forecasting, activity metrics, and deal inspection processes.
- Experience partnering cross‑functionally with Account Management, Marketing, Product, and Enablement teams.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a direct, decisive, and accountable management style.
Additional Requirements
This is an in‑office leadership role focused on building and scaling teams through in‑person collaboration.
Benefits
- Novated leasing via salary packaging.
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential support).
- Generous Parental Leave Program.
- Paid Volunteer Leave Days.
- Public Holiday Exchange Scheme.
- Talent Referral Program.
- Casual dress and relaxed office environment.
- Fun team camaraderie and events.
- Opportunities for career progression and development.
- Diverse training.
- Flexible Spending Account; Critical Illness Insurance; Hospital Insurance; Accident Insurance; Life Insurance and AD and Disability Insurance available to purchase.
- Well‑ness Challenge App, Diabetes Prevention App, and Health Hub App.
- 401(k)/Retirement Plan with 6% employer match.
Core Values
- We are One Team.
- We are Customer Centric.
- We are Growth Minded.
- We are Accountable.
- We celebrate Success.
Director Of AI Sales employer: Simpro Group
Simpro Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering generous benefits such as private health insurance, a robust pension scheme, and ample opportunities for career progression. With a focus on employee growth and a supportive environment, team members are encouraged to thrive in their roles while enjoying a relaxed office atmosphere and the chance to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing business.