Sales Director
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A competitive role for seasoned sales leaders in a fast-paced environment, offering opportunity for professional development and substantial market impact.
- Competitive compensation package with strong incentives
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact sales team
- Role critical to company growth and strategy
- Requires experienced sales professionals with proven results
Pros
- Leadership role with high visibility and impact
- Development opportunities in a scaling startup
- Competitive compensation aligned with performance
Cons
- Requires a proven sales track record
- May involve high-pressure target achievement
- Not suitable for those seeking relaxed work environments
Who it's for
Manager / Director • Hybrid
Good fit
- Seasoned sales leaders
- Professionals with strong B2B experience
- Candidates eager to influence team performance
Not recommended for
- New sales hires or those lacking experience
- Individuals with low tolerance for performance pressure
- Candidates seeking non-leadership roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
London
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Sales
About 9fin
The world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data.
Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it’s in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered.
Our mission is to change this.
9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time.
Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead and inspire a team of 6–8 high-potential sales professionals. This is a frontline leadership role where your decisions directly shape revenue growth, team performance, and customer success. You'll combine hands-on coaching with disciplined pipeline and forecast management, building a culture of accountability and high achievement. For the right candidate, this is a chance to leave your mark on a growing business, accelerate your career, and play a key role in scaling a world-class sales organisation.
What You'll Do
Drive Revenue Results
You will be accountable for ensuring your team consistently achieves quota, with your success measured through team performance
Implement strategies and tactics that translate directly into revenue growth
Pipeline & Forecast Management
Run disciplined weekly pipeline and forecast reviews with each team member, ensuring accuracy, risk assessment, and deal progression
Talent & Performance Management
Lead recruitment and hiring for sales positions, including candidate evaluation and selection
Refine and implement onboarding process for new salespeople, including training on how to deliver platform demos, how to adhere to 9fin’s sales process and qualification and forecasting methodologies
Manage performance through structured reviews, goal setting, and improvement plans
Leadership & Culture
Act as trusted coach and mentor while maintaining accountability for results
Remove obstacles and provide resources that enable team success
What You'll Bring
Management Experience
2+ years of sales management experience leading teams of 5-10 individual contributors
Proven track record of developing high-performing sales professionals and achieving team targets
Sales Expertise
5+ years of B2B sales experience with consistent quota achievement
Deep understanding of pipeline management, forecasting, and sales methodologies
Leadership Skills
Strong coaching and people development capabilities with high emotional intelligence
Excellent communication skills for internal teams and external stakeholders
Technical Proficiency
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales analytics platforms
Data-driven approach to performance analysis and decision-making
Our benefits
We’re a scaling start up and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel.
Financial & Insurance
Competitive salary benchmarked at 75-90th% of market
Equity
Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)
Private Medical Insurance
Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness
Group Life Assurance
Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
Time off
25 holiday days per year
Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work
Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available
Training & Culture
Professional learning and development budget
Quarterly team socials
Summer and Winter company social events
9fin is an equal opportunities employer
At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.
