Svp Sales Development

Job Title: SVP Sales Development
Salary/Package: c£120,000 – £180,000basic +bonus
Location: London

Our client provides high value business intelligence solutions to the Energy and raw materials markets. With market coverage that span the globe – Europe, Middle East, Asia, Asia Pacific, Russia and Latin America – our client delivers world class market data to their customers helping them evaluate their assets and help shape strategy for their businesses. The Group has grown from strength to strength with an agile and entrepreneurial approach complimenting its core business with high end consulting services in new and existing markets. 

Building on their continuing success we are seeking a Senior Vice President Sales Development person to take the Company to the next level by providing strategic, tactical and operational direction for the sales function across the Divisions for the business globally. This is a board level /executive level role with the appropriate remuneration both in the short and long term.
The Role

– Develop and execute a sales strategy across the business divisions for all markets and products globally– 50% Sales Operations involvement
– Input and development of the activities to drive the sales function for the business
– Develop future opportunities in new segments/ markets in line with business strategy
– Be responsible for sales across all divisions ensuring achievement of targets and continuing improvement for growth
– Ensure the sales team are inspired, equipped and skilled to achieve sales targets through appropriate leadership, process and development
– Operate at a board level input into other functions of the business as required.

Candidate Profile
Personal Attributes and Skills

– An energetic and inspirational leader
– Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
– Networking skills
– Sales Operations & Sales Excellence experience
– Driven and motivated to succeed
– Creative problem solver
– Numerate and commercially astute
– Ability to influence at all levels
– Excellent planning and organisational skills
– Highly entrepreneurial and Innovative

General Experience

– Global business
– A proven track record in sales leadership within a public company would be desirable
– Experience of international markets is useful (Middle East, Asia, Europe)