Head of Sales - Commodities Data & Analytics - French Speaking
A high-growth commodities data & analytics platform is seeking a commercially driven Chief Sales Officer to lead its global Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven commercial executive to build and scale a global sales and client success function within a cutting-edge investment technology firm.
Key Responsibilities
GTM Strategy & Execution
- Own and implement the GTM plan across sales, account management, customer success, and marketing
- Align commercial efforts with strategic growth objectives
New Business Development
- Lead from the front in acquiring new clients across UK, US, and Continental Europe
- Engage directly with prospects and clients to drive revenue growth
Commercial Team Build-Out
- Establish and scale the commercial team and processes
- Recruit and mentor talent across sales and client success
Client Success & Account Management
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and growth
- Develop scalable engagement and renewal processes
Marketing Leadership
- Build the marketing function from the ground up
- Shape strategy, develop collateral, and drive brand positioning
- Align marketing efforts with sales and product goals
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years' experience in new business development and account management
- Background in commodities data & analytics or B2B SaaS/data platforms
- Proven ability to lead and scale commercial functions
- Fluent in English; French fluency is a strong advantage
- Comfortable operating across UK, US, and Continental Europe
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
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