Sales Director – Financial Services

Overview

As Sales Director for Financial Services you will lead Version 1’s growth in Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets, building a high-performing team to win large, complex deals. You’ll shape and execute a global FS sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and ensure delivery excellence across UK&I and the US. You will partner with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to create proactive proposals that expand the portfolio’s impact. This leadership role offers the chance to scale a fast-growing business while upholding Version 1’s core values and customer-focused approach.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary plus bonus
• equity success scheme
• inclusive culture
• professional growth and mentorship
• flexible working arrangements
• private medical and life insurance; eye tests and glasses contributions

Responsibilities

• Deliver 8-figure revenue for the FS business and drive double-digit YoY growth
• Lead and coach FS sales teams to grow existing accounts and win new business across UK&I and the US
• Shape and execute global FS sales strategy with performance tracking and market opportunity pivots
• Develop competitive pricing/contracting strategies and approve commercial approaches for qualified deals
• Act as executive sponsor for key deals and contracts to drive growth and customer satisfaction
• Encourage prospects to adopt new capabilities via OCTO-driven innovations
• Promote best practice in opportunity management and cross/upsell through partnerships and portfolio breadth
• Collaborate with Group leaders to present a unified, one-voice customer approach and identify cross-sell opportunities
• Uphold Version 1 Core Values and Leadership Principles in all actions and decisions
• Ensure FS contracts meet standards and are executed per commitments
• Maintain accurate forecast data and high CRM data quality, applying sales process best practice

Key requirements

• Experience managing 8-figure revenue targets in the financial services sector on a global basis
• Sales leadership experience including individual contributor and team leadership roles selling AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to FS customers
• Understanding of outsourced managed services
• Ability to motivate and scale sales teams to meet targets
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced knowledge of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets
• Ability to implement world-class sales processes, forecasting accuracy, and multi-stream management
• Experience with partner-driven sales strategies
• Capacity to set priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment

• leadership
• communication
• stakeholder management
• AI
• Software Engineering
• Application Modernisation

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