VP OF SALES

Fintech & Finance | EUROPE - Remote

DESCRIPTION

Our client is a venture-backed fintech with a mission to give employees instant access to their earned wages, which solves a major problem for real people while killing predatory financial products like payday loans. They are the fastest-growing startup in the category and were incubated by QED Capital, a top fintech venture fund.


Their Instant Pay app provides earned wage access for employees at mid- to large-sized organisations to improve their financial wellness and to increase employee engagement and productivity.


With many workers living paycheck to paycheck, financial wellness tools are an important part of any employee benefits package. Our client gives employees access to the money that they have already earned whenever they need or want it, without needing to wait for the month-end paycheck.; The service is mobile app-based, very easy and intuitive to use. There’s a small transaction fee and no interest to pay, a much healthier solution than payday loans or bank overdrafts with their exorbitant charges.


Our client’s ultimate mission is to help people attain financial freedom, which starts with giving people full control over their income.



ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our client is looking for the European VP of Sales to lead enterprise sales and channel partnership efforts across the continent. 


You will play a central role in helping the company scale up to 1M+ European users.  You will work closely with the growth, product and engineering teams and contribute in all aspects of the company’s implementation plan.


The ideal candidate has a successful track record of enterprise sales as well as a thorough knowledge of the HR and benefits functions, players and systems across the region. S/he is excited to tackle challenges and is looking for opportunities to contribute to strategic thinking. Fintech experience is welcome, but not required. 


The ideal candidate will embrace the team’s global culture, which is rooted in a deep commitment to Shokunin - the Japanese philosophy of giving your very best for the general welfare of people. The company’s other core values are radical transparency and zero ego.


The position will report to the CEO Europe. The role is remote and the individual can be based anywhere in Europe.


  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Build up and lead all revenue-generating activities of Europe across multiple countries, set and deliver on ambitious commercial goals

Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Europe, incl. channel partnerships and direct engagement with prospective enterprise clients across multiple European countries

Hire, train and lead the inside sales and field sales and partnerships teams

Build up and lead the enterprise marketing function

Attract, develop, lead and retain exceptional commercial talent across Europe



WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

Proven sales and partnerships leader with 15+ yrs of professional experience and extensive background and track record of commercial success in SaaS/technology/financial solutions sales

Experience with solutions for Human Resources, Payroll and Finance functions a big plus

Previous experience scaling commercial operations from start-up to maturity a big plus

A charismatic and experienced people leader capable of attracting, training, motivating and retaining exceptional commercial talent across Europe

Fluent in English, other European languages a plus