Regional Director, Segment Sales See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as our next Regional Director, Commercial Segment Sales.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse team making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. 

About the job

Twilio is looking for a Leader to run our Commercial Segment sales teams in EMEA. The candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Segment Account Executives that will drive opportunities through the entire sales cycle from discovery to closure, employing a solution-oriented sales methodology with a focus on use cases spanning customer data and marketing activation.

The right person for this role is a go-getter, who wants to develop and identify new revenue opportunities across accounts up to 2000 employees with experience and a passion for new logo acquisition and experience in driving scaled motions around customer expansion.  Responsibilities will span managing AEs who will drive the sales process from internal leads as well as prospecting new business prospects and managing these deals to close. Additional responsibilities will include the execution of GTM strategies in the region in close collaboration with the VP, Sales and respective marketing and sales engineering teams.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Help develop and execute strategy for growth of our sales team
• Recruit, develop and enable a team of account executives
• Oversee and ensure successful execution of high velocity and strategic sales cycles
• Engage at the executive level with a range of companies from venture backed high growth technology companies to large companies looking to modernize their marketing and analytics tech stacks
• Motivate individuals and team to exceed targets through coaching and mentorship
• Accurately forecast the business
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals
• Cultivate sales through a specialist design framework aligned with the Twilio generalist organization

Qualifications

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• Have 8+ years of quota carrying sales experience and 5+ years of direct sales leadership experience, selling primarily to Mid-Market & SMB accounts
• Maintain a proven record of consistently exceeding quotas
• Strategic enough to build a team, but tactical enough to execute on a day-to-day basis
• Proficient in modern sales processes/methodologies
• Have proven experience in hiring, training, and retaining high performing AEs 
• Passionate about the marketing technology & data landscape
• Excellent presence and proven ability to influence at all levels
• Strong analytical skill with a deep understanding of forecasting & managing through data

Desired:

• Cross selling experience in IT, Marketing, Data, Analytics and Engineering
• Business value selling experience

Location

This role will be remote and located in the United Kingdom  

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

 

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So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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