Build Your Future with Sovos
If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here. 1
The Work You'll Do
As VP, Global Account Sales, Europe, you will drive strategic direction and operational excellence for our sales teams across Europe and globally. You will lead the Europe sales organisation to achieve ambitious targets, foster best-in-class sales practices, and ensure seamless integration of acquired teams. Your leadership will empower sales professionals to deliver results, support key metrics, and maintain high customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with global and cross-functional leaders to shape sales processes, champion continuous improvement, and uphold Sovos’ commitment to integrity and growth. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our global sales strategy and contribute to the success of a market-leading compliance technology company.
More specifically, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Europe sales organisation, ensuring achievement of sales targets
- Partner with global sales leaders to establish, document, and drive adoption of best practices for sales processes and performance metrics
- Lead integration of acquired sales teams to support Sovos’ growth and expansion
- Mentor and guide sales leaders across regions to foster professional development and high performance
- Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to exceed performance goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business outcomes
- Prioritise changing demands and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
- Uphold ethical standards and act with integrity in all stakeholder interactions
What We Need From You
- Extensive sales experience (10+ years), with a strong track record in management (5+ years preferred)
- Proven expertise in sales within the technology industry
- Demonstrated ability in change management and driving organisational process improvements
- Strong time management, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead, empower, and motivate teams to achieve operational goals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of personal integrity and accountability
- Capacity to manage multiple assignments and projects, with flexibility for domestic and international travel
What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!
- 30 days holiday (plus 8 days BH)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Income protection
- Mental wellbeing support
- Global Meeting Free Days
- Award Winning Career Development and Training opportunities, and more!
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. 1
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
