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Director, Sales - EU

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Smartly

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Berlin
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have 10+ years in Enterprise Sales, 5+ years managing teams, strong German & English skills, and can engage C-Suite. You explain value, connect easily, and are ready to travel.
  • You will drive growth by building client relationships, pursuing new business, managing a sales pipeline, collaborating with teams, enhancing brand presence, and developing your sales team.

Requirements

  • Have 10+ years in Enterprise Sales preferably in Marketing, Media and / or SaaS background
  • Have 5+ years of experience growing and managing an enterprise sales team
  • Have experience building connections with people, internally and externally
  • Are comfortable communicating with customers and partners, particularly at all levels including C-Suite
  • Can explain complex concepts in terms of value and successfully attract new business
  • Roll-up your sleeves and get stuff done
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills in German & English
  • Are willing to travel across the EMEA region for meetings, conferences and industry events

Responsibilities

  • Acquire and maintain a solid understanding of the value proposition of the platform as well as the existing and future needs of new prospects and existing customers
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the EU region, such as expanding into new markets or establishing partnerships
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with senior stakeholders at your clients
  • Drive market growth and help lead sales and strategic partnership efforts with full accountability to deliver revenue
  • Partner with Sales Development, Sales Engineering, Partnership and Customer Success teams to cultivate a successful demonstration of our solution, trial, conversion and retention of customers
  • Build Smartly presence and improve brand awareness in Europe while working closely with our marketing team to build thought leadership, engage in community building and facilitate PR and media relations
  • Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate updates to ensure reliable predictability in revenue forecasting
  • Report to the leadership team on progress, insights and needs, leveraging operational prowess with a data-driven test-and-learn mindset
  • Drive recruitment for high caliber team members and develop both junior and senior sales executives to reach new revenue heights
  • Embody the Smartly values and play a lead role to ensure the culture engages employees, resonates locally and is consistent globally

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of Sales in the EU Region?

The primary responsibility is to expand and accelerate the growth of Smartly in the EU region by leading an enterprise sales team and building strategic relationships with clients.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Sales, preferably in Marketing, Media, or SaaS, and at least 5 years of experience managing an enterprise sales team.

Are there specific language requirements for this role?

Yes, strong spoken and written communication skills in both German and English are required.

Will the Director of Sales need to travel?

Yes, willingness to travel across the EMEA region for meetings, conferences, and industry events is expected.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience building connections with stakeholders, communicating with customers at all levels, and explaining complex concepts in terms of value.

Will this role involve team development?

Yes, the Director of Sales will be responsible for driving recruitment and developing both junior and senior sales executives to achieve new revenue heights.

How does the Director of Sales contribute to brand awareness in Europe?

The Director will build Smartly's presence and improve brand awareness while collaborating with the marketing team on thought leadership, community building, and PR activities.

What tools or methods will be used for sales forecasting?

The Director will maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate updates to ensure reliable predictability in revenue forecasting.

What is the company culture like at Smartly?

Smartly promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees feel respected and heard.

Unlock the power of intelligent media and creative with the leading AI-powered advertising platform.

Marketing & Advertising
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Smartly.io is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Join our global team to transform ad experiences for brands and their consumers.