Sales Head--Financial Services

Primary Role

Seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Head to expand our IT services footprint in the US market. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial sales leader with experience selling IT services especially in areas of digital experience, sales and service transformation. Prior experience in understanding a prospect needs and crafting a pitch using Adobe, and/or Salesforce will be key. The Sales Head will be responsible for driving revenue growth, building client relationships, and executing a strategic sales plan to penetrate mid-market financial services and ecommerce firms.

The candidate will be supported by an India based Inside Sales team for lead generation but is expected to take a proactive and independent approach in building and scaling the business. This will include personal networks, engaging sales partners in a outcome oriented commission structure, and in the first year hiring a sales executive to complement their efforts. India based domain and technology experts will support remotely or travel on need basis.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualification

• 15+ years of IT services sales experience, with at least 5+ years selling to mid-market financial services firms (banks, credit unions, insurers, distributors, brokers, wealth advisory firms).
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets. References should be available on request to confirm the stated performance.
• Expertise in selling services related to Adobe, and Salesforce services is critical. Additional experience in AWS, or Azure services will be a plus.
• Strong network of industry relationships within the financial services sector.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and build a business from the ground up.
• Comfort in collaborating with India based team and adjusting working hours to time zone differences is critical.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel across the US as required.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.