- Salary: €80,000–€90,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus: Additional performance-related bonus.
- Working model: Fully remote.
- Location: Europe-based candidates preferred, with flexibility for the right person.
- Travel: Regular international travel.
- Industry: B2B, Events, Igaming
We're partnering with an international business to appoint an experienced Sales Director to lead its commercial sales function, shape its long-term strategy and drive team performance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, people-focused leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, setting clear direction and turning commercial objectives into sustainable growth.
The Role
As Sales Director, you'll take ownership of sales strategy and team leadership, ensuring the business is well positioned to achieve its commercial objectives.
You'll focus on planning ahead, developing the sales function and creating an environment where a remote team can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing the annual sales strategy and commercial growth plans.
- Setting clear sales targets, monitoring performance and driving accountability.
- Leading, motivating and developing a geographically distributed sales team.
- Building a positive, energetic team culture that encourages collaboration and high performance.
- Representing the sales function within the wider business and working closely with senior stakeholders.
- Overseeing commercial activity across partnerships, sponsorships, events and media-related offerings.
- Identifying opportunities to improve sales processes, performance and revenue generation.
- Representing the business at relevant international events and industry engagements.
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded sales leader who combines strategic thinking with strong people management.
You'll ideally bring:
- Experience as a Sales Director, Head of Sales or in a similar senior commercial leadership role.
- A proven ability to develop and execute sales strategies.
- Experience leading and motivating a remote or geographically dispersed team.
- Confidence setting targets, reviewing performance and driving results through others.
- An energetic, engaging leadership style with excellent communication skills.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to plan for long-term growth.
- A willingness to travel internationally when required.
Relevant industry experience
Experience within B2B media, publishing, events, conferences, sponsorship or commercial partnerships would be highly advantageous.
We're particularly interested in candidates who have led sales teams operating across multiple revenue streams, including sponsorship packages, event opportunities, exhibition space and media-led commercial solutions.
Experience selling advertising, branded content, research, podcasts or other commercial media products would also be beneficial.
Package & Working Arrangements
- Salary: €80,000–€90,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus: Additional performance-related bonus.
- Working model: Fully remote.
- Location: Europe-based candidates preferred, with flexibility for the right person.
- Travel: Regular international travel.
Importantly, this is a strategic leadership role rather than a hands-on sales position. Your focus will be on setting direction, leading the team and overseeing performance, rather than carrying an individual sales target.
Interested?
If you're an experienced sales leader looking for a strategic role where you can shape direction, develop a team and make a meaningful commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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