At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead WAX's UK launch, sign clients, and build a strong market presence.
- Company: Join a dynamic French tech team making waves in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, entrepreneurial environment, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting chance to build a team and scale operations in a vibrant market.
- Why this job: Be the pioneer in a new market and shape WAX's future in the UK.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in B2B SaaS sales, strong UK network, and entrepreneurial spirit.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
You will be WAX’s first hire in the United Kingdom. Your mission: build our go-to-market on this market, sign the first clients, and lay the foundations of a lasting UK presence. This is a rare opportunity to build something from scratch with the full support of a proven French team behind you.
Responsibilities
- Map and activate the UK e-commerce and retail ecosystem (brands, CRM agencies, Shopify agencies, paid media agencies, SaaS partners)
- Sign the first deals directly and through agency partnerships
- Build a strategic partner network (mirroring our successful French model)
- Define and execute the UK go-to-market for the first 6 months
- Recruit and structure a small local team within 6–18 months
- Scale the strategy to make UK a £2m+ ARR geography after 2 years for WAX
Must-Haves
- Based in London
- 4+ years of experience (excluding internships) in sales or partnerships at a B2B SaaS company in e-commerce (retail), in the UK
- Dense and activable UK network: CRM agencies, Shopify, paid media, SaaS partners
- Entrepreneurial mindset — startup or scaleup background strongly valued
- Appetite for risk and ability to operate alone in uncertain environments
- Education: Top 3 French business school (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP) or Top 10 UK university (Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Bristol…)
- Native English (French a plus)
Nice to Have
- Experience launching a new geography or international expansion
- Knowledge of WhatsApp marketing or conversational CRM
- Experience managing a small team
Country Lead UK employer: wax.
WAX offers a unique opportunity for the Country Lead UK to spearhead our expansion into the UK market, backed by a successful French team. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while enjoying a supportive work culture that values initiative and creativity. This role not only allows for significant professional growth but also the chance to shape the future of WAX in a vibrant market, making it an exciting place to work.
