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VP Sales [A5133]

Our client is a fast-growing, Series B media tech SaaS scale-up on a mission to transform the digital content and data insights industry.
THE COMPANY
Our Client partners with top media providers to deliver exceptional user experiences on set-top boxes, TVs, mobile devices, tablets and gaming consoles.

THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to join a business with a well-defined and achievable growth plan. They can offer on-target earnings of £300k. You will also benefit from an extremely attractive share options scheme. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop and execute robust sales strategies, from creating compelling pitch scripts to enhancing collaboration with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams
  • Define and implement long-term sales plans with a focus on market expansion, sales team scaling, and strategic resource prioritisation
  • Build, lead, and motivate a high-performing sales team, recruiting top-tier talent and laying the groundwork for sustainable revenue growth
  • Take an active role in closing major deals while simultaneously developing the sales infrastructure
  • Provide hands-on support to identify and resolve sales challenges early, improving team efficiency and performance
  • Mentor and develop the sales team, ensuring they are well-equipped to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.


THE PERSON

  • A strong track record of driving growth in companies scaling from circa £5M ARR to £50M ARR
  • Experience in start-up or scale-up environments, particularly within the media and entertainment industry
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to balance visionary thinking with hands-on execution
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and sales strategy development skills
  • Expertise in CRM systems and the sales tech stack
  • Experience selling into sectors such as advertising, marketing, or analytics within the media or CTV space
  • Multilingual skills are highly desirable.

WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Searchlight only advertises active roles
  • Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
  • We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global