Sales Director Europe

Summary

Join Yapily as the Sales Director for the EU region and drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, and lead a high-performing sales team.

Requirements

• Experience in sales leadership, with a focus on financial technology, SaaS, or related industries. Several years in an early stage or scale up tech company is a plus
• Proven success in driving revenue growth, managing sales teams, and building strategic partnerships
• Good understanding of the Open Banking and financial technology landscape in Europe, with a strong network of industry contacts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales process from lead generation to closure, ensuring the achievement of revenue targets and growth objectives
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and market segments to expand Yapily’s presence in Europe
• Mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to ensure a seamless customer experience and alignment of sales initiatives
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes in the EU to identify potential risks and opportunities
• Provide regular sales forecasts, reports, and insights to the executive team, ensuring transparency and accountability in sales performance

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + equity, so you own a little bit of what we build together!
• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) in the UK, other applicants subject to country guidelines
• Additional one day's holiday after 1 year's service up to the value of 5 days over 5 years
• Hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year - Nomad Working
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave
• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance
• Comprehensive and tailored mental health support through an award-winning provider
• Company Pension Scheme
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• ��200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget
• Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1000 per employee referral
• Team Activities - we have a monthly social budget to support getting together over pizza 🙂