management
Posted Jun 23Director of Sales, Commercial (Europe)
at Klaviyo
Dublin, IrelandOn-site
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Managers and Account Executives across Europe.
- Coach Sales Managers to become strong people leaders in their own right.
- Create clear development pathways and a culture of accountability, learning, and high performance. Own the Regional Strategy
- Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Klaviyo's Commercial segment across Europe.
- Identify growth opportunities, optimise performance, and bring a founder's mindset to problem-solving.
- Evaluate and implement tools and processes that help the team scale effectively. Partner Across the Business
- Influence strategy, share market insights, and align cross-functional teams around shared goals.
- Inspire and coach AE Managers and AEs alike to fulfil their potential and serve as the foundation for future generations of Klaviyos. Operationally
Requirements
- At Klaviyo, we're building one of the most ambitious go-to-market organisations in SaaS, and Dublin is at the heart of that growth.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of developing high-performing sales teams in a fast-paced environment and be able to demonstrate strong deal management and AI fluency.
- Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology business, ideally with exposure to earlier-stage or scale-up environments. •
- Experience leading sales teams across European markets.
- Fluency in French or German.
- Background in ecommerce, marketing technology, or related industries.
- Familiarity with sales methodologies such as Challenger, Sandler, or SPIN.
Benefits
- A strong communicator who can influence at all levels and bring people together around a shared vision.
- Our salary range reflects the cost of labour in the country where the job post is advertised.
- The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant’s job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location.
- In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing
- Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary/OTE range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- Base Pay Range in Local Currency: €144.000 — €216.000 EUR
Contact
- Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit klaviyo.com/careers to see how we empower creators to own their own destiny.
Additional details
- At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day.
- We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements.
- If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying.
- We are looking for a talented Director of Sales to lead our Commercial organisation at Klaviyo.
- Reporting to our VP of EMEA Sales, you’ll be responsible for leading a team of Sales Managers and a wider team of Commercial Account Executives across two offices (Dublin and London) and three sub-regions (Northern, Southern, and Central).
- This includes hiring, training, operational rigour, forecast management, performance analysis, and day-to-day coaching and talent development.
- In This Role You Will Be Responsible For Build and Develop the Team
- Hire exceptional talent and raise the bar on what great looks like — building the pipeline of future Klaviyo leaders.
- Translate business objectives into clear priorities and operational plans.
- Serve as a strategic partner to EMEA leadership on regional business decisions. Drive Operational Excellence