Sales Team Lead - Flanders

Who we are?

Silverfin is a cutting-edge cloud software solution built by accountants, for accountants.

Founded in 2013, Silverfin was created to solve the frustrations of manual, error‑prone processes in analysing financial data and compliance. From day one, we’ve been a cloud-first platform with an open API architecture, leveraging structured data to transform how accountants work.

Our mission is simple: to enhance and support the accountancy profession through AI and automation, ensuring accountants remain relevant and respected in the future of finance.

In 2023, Silverfin became part of the Visma Group, joining one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud software. This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and expand our impact within the accountancy industry.

Today, Silverfin is trusted by over 1000 firms across 18 countries. Our clients include all of the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as leading global networks like BDO, PKF, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, and Moore.

Headquartered in Ghent, with offices in London, Luxembourg, Gouda (NL), and Mont-Saint-Guibert (BE), we’re a team of over 200 people - including a diverse remote engineering team working across multiple time zones - all working together to drive innovation in accounting.

Silverfin is seeking a Sales Team Lead to join our high-performing sales organisation under the leadership of our General Manager Belgium. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing our services and driving success for potential prospects and existing clients in the Flanders region.

As a Sales Team Lead, you will serve as a key figure within our sales team, where we not only encourage but require an innovative mindset. Your primary mission is to lead and guide our sales team in fostering and expanding relationships with new and our existing clients, providing tailored solutions that align precisely with their needs and objectives. Silverfin is a household brand in Flanders and the industry keeps growing with new accounting offices but also through our Silverfin For Business offering where we target large corporates which presents numerous opportunities for strategic growth.

You will play an essential role in driving our growth by identifying opportunities with new high‑potential prospects. To maximise every sales conversation, close collaboration with our Customer Success and Product Teams is paramount. You will guide and support account executives and account managers within your region.

We are seeking a Sales Team Lead who possesses a solid understanding of industry pain points and trends. Others describe you as a quick learner, tech‑savvy, and forward‑thinking, solution‑oriented, professional, and determined. Given our ongoing process refinement, being a people manager and true coach to your team is not just beneficial but essential.

Join us in leading our sales team to new heights and making a significant impact on our client relationships and business growth.

Assist in Sales Strategy Development:

• Assist with sales strategy development and implementation. This includes developing strategic sales plans that expand the customer base and ensure the company maintains a strong presence in the industry.
• Own, create and implement effective sales strategies and lead sales team members to achieve sales targets in the Belgian region.

Keep informed of new products and services:

• To hit sales targets and achieve growth, it’s important to continue to develop knowledge of the products and services being offered. Maintain working knowledge of the industry’s climate and competition to effectively implement the sales strategy.

Be an inspirational leader:

• Develop a high‑performing, results oriented sales team with an innovative, self‑directed spirit who are able to position the value of complex SaaS solutions to customers.

Set sales targets and motivate the team:

• Meet/exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.
• Lead weekly forecasting and pipeline management meetings with the team.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Motivate the team to reach individual sales goals and…