VP of Sales

Company Description

SmartRecruiters is the Recruiting AI Company that transforms hiring for the world’s leading enterprises. Built for global scale, SmartRecruiters, an SAP company, delivers an AI-powered hiring platform that automates and optimizes the entire talent acquisition process, ensuring faster and smarter hiring decisions. More than 4,000 companies, including Amazon, Visa, and McDonald's, rely on SmartRecruiters to build winning teams. In 2025, SmartRecruiters joined SAP, the global leader in enterprise applications. Together, SmartRecruiters and SAP are accelerating the reinvention of hiring by combining cutting-edge AI innovation with the scale, reach, and resources of SAP’s ecosystem.

At SmartRecruiters, we are a values-driven, globally focused tech company with strong financial backing and a bold vision for the future of work. We commit and dig deep, embracing challenges with grit, curiosity, and a drive for excellence. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where trust and determination bring us together. Because together, we will win.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven VP of Sales to join our team in Liverpool, United Kingdom. As a key member of our executive leadership, you will be responsible for driving our sales strategy, leading our global sales team, and accelerating revenue growth across all markets.

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies aligned with company goals and market dynamics
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global sales team to achieve and exceed targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new business opportunities and expand market share
• Analyze sales data and market trends to forecast sales, set quotas, and adjust strategies as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and strategic partners
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and high-level client meetings
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to ensure alignment of sales initiatives with overall business objectives
• Provide regular reports and insights to the executive team on sales performance and market conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive sales experience, with at least 5 years in senior sales leadership roles
• Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing sales teams
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools
• In-depth understanding of sales methodologies and best practices
• Experience in international sales and familiarity with global markets
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and emerging sales trends
• Industry-specific knowledge relevant to our company's sector

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.