Vice President (VP) Sales-SaaS (Growth Stage)
KEY WORDS: SaaS Sales Leadership, GTM Design and Roll Out, Player Coach
Vice President (VP) of Sales – SaaS (Growth Stage)
Company is a fast-paced, product-led, and dynamic company that’s innovation forward. As leaders in the spend management space, we develop cloud-based software that simplifies procurement processes and provides mid-size companies with effective solutions for managing, optimizing, and analyzing business spend. Our solutions are trusted by companies in diverse industries worldwide.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Sales to drive the next stage of growth in our SaaS journey. We’re entering a pivotal scale-up phase, and this role will be instrumental in refining our GTM motion, acquiring customers, and building a world-class sales engine from the ground up. You’ll be both player and coach owning key deals while building and mentoring a small, high-impact team
Key Responsibilities
GTM Strategy & Leadership
- Own and refine our GTM strategy to accelerate new logo acquisition and expansion in key verticals.
- Lead initiatives to migrate existing customers to our flagship Prime model and integrate sales motions post-acquisition.
- Establish sales KPIs and reporting cadences to track performance across the funnel.
- Stay close to market dynamics, iterating positioning, pricing, and messaging as we scale.
Sales Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and lead an initial team of A-players focused on new business.
- Set a sales methodology that fits a growth-stage SaaS company—prioritizing velocity, repeatability, and deal quality.
- Actively contribute to pipeline generation and strategic deal execution, holding your own quota while building the team.
Pipeline Optimization
- Take full ownership of the sales pipeline from MQL through to signed contracts.
- Identify and unblock conversion friction points at each stage of the funnel.
Leverage HubSpot CRM to drive forecasting, accountability, and team productivity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Product on feedback loops and GTM readiness.
- Align with Finance and Ops on pricing strategy, sales incentives, and resource planning.
- Communicate performance, risks, and growth opportunities clearly to leadership and investors.
Data & Analytics
- Build scalable reporting dashboards to visualize pipeline health, conversion rates, and forecast accuracy.
- Use data to guide territory design, compensation plans, and hiring roadmap.
Level of Experience Required for the Role:
- 10+ years of senior sales leadership experience, ideally within the SaaS or software space.
- Demonstrated success in scaling sales teams and exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong background in new-business acquisition and closing complex, high-value deals.
- Inspirational leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skilled in designing and rolling out GTM strategies that deliver results.
- Proficiency in CRM platforms, pipeline management, forecasting, and performance analytics.
- Deep understanding of the SaaS/software buyer journey and competitive landscape.
What Success Looks Like:
- A scalable sales playbook and predictable pipeline generation
- A lean, effective sales team with high morale and low attrition
- Faster sales cycles and increased win rates in core segments
Why Join our Company:
- Lead a core function in a growth-focused tech company.
- Competitive compensation with bonus and equity potential.
- Collaborative, innovative, and development-focused culture.
- High-impact role with strategic influence.