Lead Our UK Market Expansion - Senior Sales Leader - Software as a service (SaaS)

Drive transformation in UK manufacturing as you build and lead a high-performing sales organization at Brightly, a Siemens company. This pivotal leadership role combines strategic market entry with team development, as you'll scale our sales operation across account directors, SDRs, and channel managers.

Utilising Siemens' powerful ecosystem, you'll orchestrate the launch of our 'Asset Essentials' solution, crafting new growth opportunities through both direct and partnership channels. Your consistent track record in high-velocity selling and sales leadership will be key to crafting our success in the UK manufacturing sector.

This position reports directly to the General Manager of Brightly, UK. This is a UK-based position and circa 40% of the role will involve travel, primarily within the UK with some international travel.

• Build and lead a high-performing, dynamic sales team consisting of account directors, SDRs, and business development / channel managers. Develop, mentor and coach sales talent to help them achieve quota and increase their efficiency

• Define our entry into the UK manufacturing market. Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to drive the adoption of Asset Essentials in the UK manufacturing sector, with initial focus on Food & Beverage, Metals, Paper, Plastics, and Rubber industries

• Drive entrepreneurial growth initiatives

• Build powerful partnerships across Siemens

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, building and leading high-performing sales teams

• Extensive experience of progressive sales leadership in B2B SaaS / software solutions and proven experience in high velocity selling environment

• Strategic sales leader with confirmed consultative approach, combining strong business insight and return on investment articulation with exceptional negotiation and closing abilities

• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a start-up mentality.

• Results-driven professional demonstrating consistent target achievement, supported by proficiency in CRM systems and sales analytics

• Drive strategic growth through pipeline management, process optimization, and revenue diversification across direct sales and channel partnerships, while building and developing high-performing teams

• Lead market expansion through deep industry insights, cultivating key relationships, and developing targeted value propositions in collaboration with marketing and partners.

The following are a plus:

• Experience leading and scaling sales teams in the manufacturing sector, paired with a solid understanding of manufacturing industry processes and software solutions

• In-depth understanding of the UK manufacturing market, particularly in Food & Beverage, Metals, Paper, Plastics, and Rubber sectors

• Experience with enterprise asset management, CMMS, or related software solutions

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in our UK growth strategy at a senior level

• Competitive base salary and Performance-Based Bonus

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a global organization. Being part of Siemens, a global technology leader with a 175-year history of innovation.

• Work with innovative technology that makes a real difference to customers' operations

• Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements

• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.

• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

Service. Ingenuity. Integrity. Together. These values are core to who we are and help us make the best decisions, manage change, and provide the foundations for our future. These guiding principles help us innovate, flourish, and make a real impact in the businesses and communities we help to thrive. We are committed to the great experiences that nurture our employees and the people we serve while protecting the environments in which we live.

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.