Senior Sales Engineer - New Logo/Enterprise

Sonata One

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/5 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.     We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit a Senior Sales Director to join our global team.    Position Overview:  We are hiring a senior, network-led commercial professional to acquire new logos across the global private markets ecosystem.  While the primary focus will be on top-tier General Partners, this role also spans a broader client base including private credit platforms, real asset managers, venture capital firms, secondaries investors, and fund-of-funds.    This is not a traditional sales role. You will operate as a strategic hunter, leveraging an existing network across private markets to engage both economic and technical buyers including Group Financial Controllers, CFOs, Finance Directors, Heads of Operations, Head of Compliance, Investor Relations and Finance Transformation leaders.  You will play a critical role in shaping how private markets participants across fund managers and adjacent structures, adopt next-generation infrastructure, driving standardisation, efficiency, and liquidity across the ecosystem.     Responsibilities   Proven track record selling into the private market’s ecosystem, including but not limited to:   * General Partners (GPs) across private equity, private credit, real assets, and venture capital   * Mid-market and emerging managers   * Secondaries investors and platforms   * Fund-of-funds and multi-manager platforms   * Institutional investors (LPs) including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers (where relevant to fund operations and infrastructure)   * Private markets service providers, including fund administrators, custodians, and outsourced finance providers   Established network across senior stakeholders within private markets, with demonstrable access to decision-makers across both fund managers and the wider ecosystem   Demonstrated ability to engage and close with:   * Technical buyers (Fund Operations, Finance Transformation, Middle Office, Fund Accounting, and Systems/Technology stakeholders)   * Economic buyers (CFO, Group Financial Controller, Finance Director, Operating Partner level)   * Experience selling complex, high-value solutions such as financial infrastructure, fund administration, data platforms, or fintech solutions into sophisticated financial institutions   * Strong understanding of how different participants across private markets interact operationally (GP–LP relationships, fund administrators, intermediaries), and where inefficiencies or friction points exist    Commercial Profile  * True “hunter” mentality with a relationship-first approach   * Established track record in selling to economic buyers across private markets * Strong commercial judgement and experience structuring enterprise-level deals   * Ability to position solutions at both strategic and operational levels     Strong understanding of:   * Private markets fund structures (LP’s and GP’s)   * Operational workflows across finance, middle office, and fund administration   * Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate financial and operational value propositions to senior stakeholders   * High level of commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to engage in value-based and ROI-driven discussions    Personal Attributes  * Highly credible with senior finance stakeholders   * Strong presence and ability to operate as a peer to client leadership   * Naturally network-driven with a reputation in the market   * Intellectually curious with a strong understanding of private markets structures and workflows    Compensation: * Industry leading base salary * 10% commissions on all sales, payable in monthly instalments, starting month 1 from deal completion    Qualifications:    * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field (preferred but not essential with relevant experience)   * Advanced qualifications such as ACA / ACCA / CFA / MBA are advantageous, particularly for credibility with senior finance stakeholders      Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.          Benefits:     * Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones   * Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most   * Hybrid Working – Supporting work/Life Balance   * Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us   * Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future   * Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs   * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters   * Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow   * Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about   * Cycle to work Scheme – Employees can benefit from significant tax savings on bicycles and cycling equipment

Tide

ABOUT TIDE At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting. Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love. Tide facts: * Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs * Over 2 million members: 900,000 UK and 1,100,000 in India and growing rapidly * Over $300 million raised in funding * Over 2,800 Tideans globally * Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026 * We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg ABOUT THE TEAM Funding Options joined the Tide family in early 2023 to lead their Partner Credit Services offering. Through their panel of 100 leading lender partners, Funding Options supports UK SMEs to get the right finance in place so they can trade, plan and grow with confidence. Through their multi award-winning platform, Funding Cloud, they can effectively match customers to the right lender and finance product that best suits their needs in minutes with funding decisions in as little as 20 seconds, giving every customer a 5 Star experience whether successful or not, through our sheer professionalism and outstanding standard of customer service. ABOUT THE ROLE Some of the things you’ll be doing: * Contact, engage and manage our Small Business customers through their application process * Build and nurture working relationships with our commercial lending partners  * Become confident in articulating the Funding Options proposition and service * Building on your extensive knowledge of business finance, and gaining an in-depth understanding of the wide variety of lenders and products in the market * Confidently articulating the different finance options available to customers across multiple business finance product classes * Maintaining accurate, up-to-date information on any prospects that you speak with (in Salesforce) * Monitoring and identify trends whilst adding new or enhanced customer profile information into Salesforce * Keeping up to date on industry trends, market & competition * Actively share stories and successes to the wider organisation through relevant comms channels WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Finance Specialist (Senior Commercial Finance Broker) to join our Sales Team and help as many customers as possible access the right finance, through effective conversations - Taking the time to understand about the businesses you engage with (how they work, growth plans, challenges, their experience of finance so far) and understanding customers’ finance needs and effectively matching them to the best product and lender that meets their need, giving every customer a 5 Star experience whether successful or not, through our sheer professionalism and mind-blowing standard of customer service. As this is a senior position within our sales team, we are looking for somebody experienced in this space with a demonstrable track record of success who will be able to hit the ground running. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT * Ideally you will already be working for a Commercial Finance Brokerage or have experience of Commercial Finance in a customer facing sales role  * You will be able to demonstrate a track record of successfully meeting and exceeding revenue based targets * You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills * You will be able to demonstrate a results-oriented work ethic with impeccable attention to detail, determination and drive * You’ll be obsessive about delivering the highest level of customer service * You will be extremely well organised and analytical and work well under pressure * You can troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively * You will be able to engage and quickly establish strong working relationships * You’re a self-starter who doesn’t wait for instruction, and who works backwards from targets to ensure effective execution WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN * Flexible working options * Group Life Insurance  * Vitality Health Insurance, with a proactive focus on mental and physical wellbeing * 25 days holiday with the ability to buy extra days * 3 days for L&D or volunteering time off per year * We invest in your development with a £1,000 professional L&D budget per year * Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme and pension contribution * Spacious brand-new office near Old Street with an all-day snacks bar * Enhanced family-friendly leave * Sabbatical leave TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.  While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community. TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives.  We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.   At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.   Disclaimer   It has come to our attention that individuals or agencies are falsely claiming to represent Tide and are reaching out to candidates regarding job opportunities. Please be aware that: * Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. * All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel. * Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address. * Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf. If you are contacted by anyone misrepresenting Tide or requesting payment, please treat it as fraudulent and report it to us immediately at talent@tide.co Your safety and trust are important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.   Tide leverages AI to enhance our hiring experience. You can read more about how we use AI in our recruitment process in our AI Policy. Your personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with Tide's Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What Is The Role Elastic, the Search AI company, is looking for a high-energy Regional Vice President to manage the UKI Commercial Sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage and shape Elastic’s strategy for the UKI Commercial/Mid-Market including new logo acquisition and creation of a high-performance environment. You will be responsible for establishing a scalable, repeatable sales motion and unlocking growth in one of Elastic’s most promising segments. This role will report into the Area Vice President for EMEA UKIII. What You Will Be Doing: * Manage a team of Commercial Account Executives in the UK. * Build and execute a winning sales strategy tailored to the needs of the UKI Commercial Market. * Foster a culture of energy, growth mindset, and high performance—motivating your team to achieve extraordinary results. * Lead from the front: actively engage in strategic deals, coach your team, and set the standard for excellence. * Design and implement scalable sales processes, compensation structures, and customer segmentation. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Partner teams to deliver value and innovation to customers. * Ensure quota attainment and drive Elastic’s sales methodology. * Champion teamwork, transparency, creativity, and continuous improvement. * Travel regularly to assist in deal creation and closure, as well as meet any managerial needs and provide support to your team as required. * Partnering across Elastic’s leadership community to ensure a seamless customer experience What You Bring With You: * Proven sales leader with experience running high-performing Commercial sales teams. * Experienced to lead in a matrix organization * Growth mindset: resilient, curious, and motivated to build something extraordinary. * Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. * Experience designing and implementing scalable sales strategies and processes. * SaaS sales leadership experience. Bonus Points: * Experience working within an Open Source model ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.