Sales Director

Disguise

SALES DIRECTOR, VENUES & ATTRACTIONS – EMEA Function: Sales (Net-New Business Development) Reports to: VP Sales Location: London / EMEA (with 40% travel) ABOUT THE ROLE: Disguise is looking for a high-impact Sales Director to drive net-new revenue across Location-Based Experiences (LBX) in EMEA, including entertainment venues, sports stadiums, immersive installations, themed attractions, museums, brand experiences, and flagship destinations. This is a pure "Hunter" role for an individual contributor who excels at opening doors and closing high-value deals in permanent environments. WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Partner closely with the VP Sales EMEA and regional leadership to advance and close strategic LBX opportunities across stadiums, venues, and immersive destinations. * Drive individual sales growth by identifying and winning new business opportunities valued at $250k–$2m+ within the LBX sector. * Design and execute a strategic go-to-market plan to expand Disguise’s presence across sports stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, themed attractions, immersive installations, and enterprise flagship environments. * Develop and deepen relationships with key system integrators and consultants across the region to unlock new fixed-installation opportunities. * Produce accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts for both hardware and software within Salesforce and Clari. * Manage the end-to-end sales process, from initial prospecting and high-impact presentations to negotiating complex contracts and closing. * Partner with the Design Solutions, Customer Success and Marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that specifically address the needs of the fixed-installation market. * Attend major industry events (e.g., ISE, IAAPA Europe) as a subject matter expert, comfortable delivering public presentations on the future of immersive attractions. * Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time across the EMEA region to meet with partners and visit project sites. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: * Sales Background - 7-10+ years of proven new business development experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments such as stadiums, themed entertainment, live venues, or permanent AV installations. * Experience working on SOWs documentation. * Ecosystem Knowledge - Strong existing network and experience working alongside System Integrators (SIs) and technical consultants is an advantage * Closing Ability - Proven track record of closing complex technical deals ($250K–$2M+) with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders. * Expert for structured sales processes such as MEDDPICC or BANT. * Ability to present and influence effectively at all levels (including C-suite and Technical Directors) regarding real-time visual software and media servers. * Solid experience in pipeline management and forecasting for projects with 6-month to 1+ year timelines. BEHAVIOURS & VALUES: * Winning Mindset - Brave, bold, and proactive in seeking out new business that isn't immediately apparent. * Dependable Hunter - A self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously to drive results and exceed individual targets. * Dynamic - High energy and resilience, able to pivot quickly as project requirements evolve. * No Ego - Approachable, authentic, and humble—a true team player when collaborating with internal support functions. * Attention to Detail - Meticulous with CRM updating and project documentation. About Disguise Disguise is the industry-leading platform sitting at the heart of a new era of visual experiences. One powerful integrated system of software, hardware and services to help create the next dimension of real-time spectacle. We partner with the biggest entertainment brands and companies in the world to deliver the A-list of live music events, live TV broadcasts, immersive experiences, installations, theatre, film and TV production, corporate communications and brand product launches. Working with Disney, Snapchat, Netflix, ESPN, the Burj Khalifa, and Adele, Disguise is the number one partner delivering the next dimension of entertainment.    Don’t Disguise your differences. Innovation comes from everyone. We strive to create a workplace that reflects our diverse audience. We celebrate our people for their full authentic selves, and embrace uniqueness. Inclusion and Equity matter at Disguise. We create together and we create everywhere.    Our values * Honest. We are real with ourselves and our clients and share our ideas with openness and transparency.  * Evolutionary. We innovate using our user’s ever-changing needs so our technology remains ahead-of-the-game. * Fearless. We take the best path, not the easiest, and innovate where it’s right, not where it’s simplest. * Resilience. We don’t give up until we find the right solution, even if it means going outside our remit. * Belong.  We create an environment where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to do their best work.   Our benefits * We have a suite of globally relevant competitive benefits packages as we want to make sure we retain the best talent out there. Our benefits for every perm hire, globally include: * Unlimited Paid Time Off - with minimum time you must take set at 20% above statutory * Hybrid working between home and our offices (dependent on role and location) * Mental health and wellbeing support - subscription to the Calm app, mental health first-aid buddies, employee assistance programmes * Gig allowance - £400 (or local equivalent) to spend on tickets every year to immerse yourself in our industries * Belonging policies -  including (but not limited to) support for Parental, Fertility, Miscarriage, Menopause and Transitioning * Training, coaching & mentoring

Databricks

SLSQ227R272 Do you want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks! Leading a team of Enterprise Named and Strategic Account Executives, you will be measured by achieving your team's overall quota and growing Databricks consumption. This is a team of account executives that are passionate about building a data ecosystem for UKI, technically knowledgeable and have a strong desire to drive value for our customers. You will oversee the Telco & Utilities senior sales team, implementing sales plans, expanding existing business and delivering accurate sales forecasting and reporting.  This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon a highly successful team achieving significant year on year growth, in a fast growing business which is hugely impactful part of the UKI sales organisation. We are looking for owners, who will go the extra mile and want to be the very best at what they do. The position will report directly to the RVP, Enterprise   The impact you will have: * Lead a team of account executives, ensuring you coach them to develop the skills and behaviours they will need to succeed * Establish company territory plans, team structure, individual quotas and patches for your team, including investment capacity requirements * Report on revenue forecast and strategic GTM programs * Partner with cross-functional teams to manage a complete revenue and customer success process * Inspire a culture of teamwork, leading with value and achieving desired customers outcomes * Develop trust-based relationships with customers and partners to ensure long-term success * Encourage learning and ongoing understanding of technical product details and our future product roadmap * Establish a revenue growth and investment plan in the first 90 days * Deliver our strategic growth plans, in collaboration with the other function leaders across EMEA, ensure forecast accuracy and a predictable, high-growth business  What we look for: * Experience as a high-growth enterprise software sales leader with experience leading sales teams serving Named and Strategic customers in UKI within the Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS Sales Industry * Experience within the Telco or Utilities vertical  * History of exceeding sales quotas in similar high-growth technology companies * Ability to engage with and hire sales talent in the market * Focus and emphasis on methodology-based sales coaching, MEDDPIC and a Challenger mentality * Experience of value-based sales with both the business and IT stakeholders including C suite * Experience in leadership roles focused on managing sales organisations to influence, develop, and achieve objectives within Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS sales * Extended Executive relationship network with key Telco & Utilities customers. * Knowledge of the partner ecosystem to help grow Enterprise strategic territories * Success implementing strategies for consumption and commitment-based sales revenue models About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Databricks

SLSQ427R12 Want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will come with an informed and compelling point of view on the Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI space which will guide your successful strategy and together with both our teams and partners, allow you to provide exceptional value to our customers within the Professional Services sector. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be focused on the growth of professional service accounts.  The impact you will have: * You will provide the industry insight and business creativity required to design and develop unique use cases and solutions that differentiate Databricks within the PBS segment. * You will co-develop a business plan, with your team and ecosystem partners, that accelerates existing customer success, identifies and acquires new opportunity  and enables you to exceed quarterly/annual usage and booking goals * You will motivate a diverse team of big data and AI professionals to implement your business plan * You will lead your team, customers, and partners to identify impactful big data and AI use cases whilst proving their value on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform * You will support the broader big data and AI transformation goals of your customers through a combination of strategic partnerships, well-scoped professional services, training, and targeted Executive engagement * You will build exceptional value with all engagements to guide successful negotiations to close What we look for: * Experience in direct sales of enterprise software platforms to large enterprises * Ownership of executive level relationships in your clients * Proven track record of developing new business * Extensive experience of working with large complex regulated organisations * Knowledge of the Data & AI space with technology sales experience * Longevity with previous employers * Quota over-achievement and significant growth when selling complex software and services to Enterprise accounts * Experience driving successful adoption of usage-based subscription services (SaaS) and co-selling with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud teams * Methods for co-developing business cases and gaining support from C-level Executives * Familiarity with sales methodologies and process (e.g Territory and Account planning, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sales and Command of the Message) * Experience developing partnerships with "champions" and client teams to support execution of your territory plan * Experience developing a clear partner strategy and implement it to achieve success * Understanding of consumption-based, land and expand sales models advantageous * Understanding of how to identify important uses cases and buying centres to increase the impact of Databricks for clients About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.