SVP of Sales

SVP of Sales At Silent Eight, we develop our own AI-based products to combat financial crimes that enable things like money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and systemic corruption. We’re a leading RegTech firm working with large international financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. Join us and help make the world a safer place! Objective: The SVP of Sales leads our worldwide sales strategy and operations and ensures sales targets are met. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving revenue growth across diverse markets and regions. The SVP of Sales will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive sales strategy aligned with our business objectives, fostering a high-performance sales culture, and expanding our customer base globally. Responsibilities Develop and present sales, presales, and marketing targets to the CEO, securing approval and taking full ownership of these targets. Develop and implement a comprehensive global sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and company goals. Lead and manage the global of sales professionals and sales engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching to ensure high performance and professional development. Drive sales initiatives and promotional campaigns to increase market penetration and customer acquisition. Collaborate closely with other departments, including marketing, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment of sales strategies with overall business objectives. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Establish strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and client satisfaction. Analyze sales data and metrics to forecast future sales trends and make strategic decisions. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management on sales performance, market analysis, and strategy effectivenes s. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Market Insight: Deep understanding of global market dynamics, competitor landscapes, and emerging industry trends. Communication & Negotiation: Elite-level verbal and written communication skills with a refined ability to negotiate at the highest levels of global commerce. International Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel globally (30–50%) to engage with key customers and regional teams. GTM Strategy Execution: Ability to design and implement a data-driven Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy, including territory design, quota setting, and segment prioritization. Sales Methodology: Deep expertise in implementing formal sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, or Force Management) to drive forecast accuracy and pipeline health. Analytical Decision Making: Mastery of sales analytics and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to diagnose performance gaps, predict market trends, and drive investment decisions. Cross-Functional Orchestration: Exceptional ability to align with Marketing (for lead gen), Product (for roadmap prioritization), and Finance (for budget and commission planning). Required Qualifications: 10+ years of Sales experience, with at least 3 or more years in senior leadership roles (SVP, Head of Global Sales, or Senior Director) in a high-growth B2B enterprise or SaaS environment. Experience scaling a sales organization across multiple regions (AMER, EMEA, APAC), including the hiring and development of regional Sales Directors. Experience selling complex solutions. Candidates must be located in either Eastern Standard Time in the US or in the UK. Department Revenue Locations United Kingdom, United States Remote status Fully Remote Recruiters and Agencies - Please Read Our Culture You will be co-creating our business solutions We believe that your feedback allows us to create the best solutions as well as adjusted work culture. You will have a real impact on the growth of the company and the product we develop. Experienced team We aren’t your run-of-the-mill tech start-up. At Silent Eight, everyone is a leader in their own field with perspective and experience shared across teams and departments. Development-centric Because learning never ends, we empower our employees to invest in themselves. We provide a range of resources such as paid Development Days, in-house training, lunch-and-learns, etc. to make sure our employees are continuing to grow each day. Team building events We know that our success is only possible if we work together as a team. We are a group of passionate individuals united by a common mission. Therefore we like to meet together regularly to connect not just as coworkers, but as human beings, whether it’s at an offsite in Dubai or a weekly “Tea Time” to catch up. 100% remote work forever We are not new to working remotely. In fact, we’ve been doing it since 2013 and we know how to make you feel supported, connected, and included. We believe that the freedom to choose where you work from is important to finding the journey that is right for you. Don’t wait! Join our team today! Silent Eight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Statement on Unsolicited Outreach by Recruitment Agencies Silent Eight Pte. Ltd. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“Silent Eight”) have an internal recruiting team. Silent Eight may occasionally supplement our recruitment efforts with the assistance of staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (“Agency”). To protect the interests of all parties, Silent Eight will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Silent Eight, including unsolicited resumes sent to any of Silent Eight mailing addresses, email addresses, directly to Silent Eight coworkers, or to Silent Eight’s database will be considered Silent Eight property. Silent Eight will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Silent Eight will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agency must obtain advance written approval from Silent Eight to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed placement agreement and assignment letter. Silent Eight will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such written agreement in place. If you are an Agency wishing to work with Silent Eight, please use the contact form posted on our website ( https://silenteight.com/get-in-touch ).