Head of Europe

About the Company

Space Executive is partnering with a PE‑backed, market‑leading B2B payments and embedded finance platform that is expanding aggressively across mainland Europe, specifically the Netherlands and France.

The company has strong product‑market fit, and provides modern payment infrastructure to Fin Techs, marketplaces, travel platforms, and mid‑market/enterprise corporates. With recent investment and clear 2026 growth plans, this is a high‑impact commercial hire during a key expansion phase.

• Drive new business across Europe by selling embedded finance and B2B payment solutions to Fin Techs, digital marketplaces, travel businesses, and mid‑market/enterprise corporates.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
• Lead on Direct FX Sales (corporate FX, payments, risk management) or Embedded Payments (API‑led issuing, embedded finance) depending on background.
• Work closely with Product, Partnerships, and Solutions teams to shape client‑specific implementations.
• Represent the company at events, build senior‑level relationships, and help establish the brand across the EU market.

• Proven success in enterprise sales within Fin Tech, payments, FX, embedded finance, or B2B financial infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of FX, cross‑border payments, and the needs of internationally operating businesses.
• Comfortable selling into digital platforms, marketplaces, and API‑driven environments.
• Skilled at navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles, influencing C‑suite and senior decision makers.
• A proactive, target‑driven self‑starter with experience succeeding in fast‑growth, high‑ownership environments.