Sales Director - Financial Services

Requirements: Experience of managing and successfully delivering against a minimum of 8-figure revenue targets within the financial services sector across serving customers on a global basis. Experience of successfully operating within a Private Equity ownership environment is an advantage. Experience in sales roles as both an individual contributor and leader, selling technology services such as AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to customers in the financial services sector. A detailed understanding of outsourced managed services is also required. Adept at managing, motivating, and scaling sales teams to drive commercial success, instilling a high-growth, high-performance mindset to consistently deliver against sales targets. Exceptional commercial acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Advanced domain knowledge of the three financial services sub-sectors of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets. The drive to bring world class sales processes, accuracy and transparency in forecasting, while managing a multi-stream sales organisation. Detailed understanding of off-shore and near-shore delivery and commercial models to support onshore capability offerings. Strong working knowledge of technology trends & CIO agendas across digital, data and cloud solutions, particularly within financial services customers. Demonstrable experience delivering sales strategies via partner channels. Ability to set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced sales environment. Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! Why join Version 1? Share in our Success : Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our V1 Equity success scheme Inclusive Culture : We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional Growth:  We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills. Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Supportive Community:  Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. AI-Native Working:  We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. #LI-PS1