Regional Sales Director - Southern Europe - Fluent Italian & Spanish
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Enterprise Sales Director for Italy and Iberia is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and regional strategy across Southern Europe.
Job Description
The Enterprise Sales Director for Italy and Iberia is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and regional strategy across Southern Europe. You will lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives to win net-new logos and expand existing major accounts. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of closing complex seven-figure software/SaaS deals and navigating the unique business landscapes of Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Revenue Growth
Drive ARR:
Achieve and exceed regional quarterly and annual revenue (ARR/NNARR) targets.
Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy:
Define and execute the enterprise sales strategy tailored to Italy and Iberia.
Pipeline Management:
Maintain a data-driven, accurate, and predictable sales forecast using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
Key Account Engagement:
Personally engage in high-value, complex negotiations and build relationships with C-level executives at Fortune 500 / IBEX 35 / FTSE MIB companies.
Team Development & Management
Recruit & Scale:
Attract, hire, and retain top-tier Enterprise Account Executives across the region.
Coach & Mentor:
Provide continuous coaching on value-based selling, account planning, and deal execution.
Performance Management:
Set clear KPIs, monitor team performance, and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner Ecosystem:
Collaborate with regional channel partners, SIs (System Integrators), and alliances to accelerate market penetration.
Internal Alignment:
Work closely with Marketing, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, and Legal to ensure seamless deal execution and customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Professional Experience
Sales Leadership: 5+ years of experience managing enterprise software/SaaS sales teams in Southern Europe.
Individual Track Record: 8+ years of quota-carrying enterprise sales experience with a history of over-achieving targets.
Regional Expertise:
Deep understanding of the business culture, purchasing behaviors, and corporate landscape in Italy and Iberia.
Deal Size:
Proven success managing complex sales cycles with ACV (Annual Contract Value) exceeding €250k+.
Skills & Competencies
Methodology:
Mastery of modern sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, Challenger Sale).
Network:
An existing, strong network of C-level contacts (CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs) across major enterprises in the region.
Communication:
Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Language Requirements
English:
Native or business-fluent proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Fluency in Italian and Spanish is mandatory, Portuguese is a strong asset.
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