Head of Sales

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Sales Leader to join our India Leadership team. The central goal of this role is to own the commercial outcomes while building the India Sales team, and the strategy and execution that leads to achievement of commercial objectives. This requires strategic thinking, excellent commercial execution, strengthening the best team members while fostering teamwork.

The ideal candidate is a natural leader and networker with a consultative and commercial mindset, who thrives in a fast-paced, diverse, and entrepreneurial environment. As a critical member of the APAC team, this candidate will be an integral contributor to shaping India’s commercial strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams and growing talent through fostering a healthy and collaborative team environment.

In this role you will be fully responsible for overseeing the Sales strategy for India while building and leading a team of the best Sales representatives onsite.



 

Who You Are

 

• You have 15+ years of extensive sales experience, specialising in serving multinational enterprise customers;
• You are an inspirational leader with 5+ years experience in India with demonstrated experience in leading individual contributors;
• You have extensive knowledge on the Payments, FinTech and/or enterprise SAAS industries in India and or APAC;
• Strong experience with sales forecasting and metrics;
• You are resilient and have the capacity to challenge and influence whilst remaining focused on growing a sustainable business;
• You have the ability to structure and prioritize in a high volume, fast-paced environment and drive a process to completion;
• You are a team player that does not shy away from taking ownership.
  
   

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!