Regional Vice President (RVP) – UKI Aerospace & Defense

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As a Sales Leader, you will play a key role leading a team of highly visible and motivated Sales Executives in our expanding UKI Aerospace & Defense sales team. This group generates revenue and achieves individual, team, and organizational quotas within one of the most innovative and strategic sectors in the British economy. Our culture is a pivotal element of our success at Salesforce, so your leadership will encompass strong energy, passion, and the ability to lead a dynamic workforce through complex, long-term digital transformation journeys.

Ideal candidates should possess solid B2B sales experience and prior Enterprise Sales management experience. Your Impact Team Development: Lead a growing and diverse team seen as Trusted Advisors to major A&D Primes, Tier 1 suppliers, and MoD-adjacent organizations. Strategic Growth: Develop the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy to increase our relevance and fuel the expansion of our presence across the A&D ecosystem, from commercial aviation to national security.

Deal Leadership: Support Account Executives by participating in and leading client meetings, navigating complex procurement cycles, and engaging corporate resources. Performance Management: Manage a high-performance team, including recruiting, training, and coaching on the nuances of the defense industry. Ecosystem Collaboration: Build strong team unity and collaboration across the Salesforce ecosystem to deliver integrated, mission-ready solutions.

Operational Excellence: Lead weekly forecast meetings and drive pipeline generation initiatives that align with the sector's unique fiscal and budgetary cycles. C-Suite & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage at the C-level and with senior program stakeholders in customer organizations to position Salesforce as a platform for operational advantage. Mentorship: Coach Account Executives on strategies to manage multi-year sales cycles and navigate complex regulatory requirements (such as data sovereignty and security).

Inclusive Leadership: Act as an enabler of an inclusive, winning team spirit that thrives on solving high-stakes challenges. Required Skills Leadership: Consistent track record in building and managing high-performing sales teams. Industry Context: Previous experience in solution sales (SaaS/Cloud) with an understanding of the Aerospace, Defense, Space or Manufacturing sectors preferred.

Complex Sales: Experience leading teams selling transformational technology solutions to major Enterprise, Government, or Commercial customers. Matrix Navigation: Ability to operate successfully in a matrix/multi-product sales environment. Relational Intelligence: Excellent interpersonal skills; able to inspire and build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry partners.

Agility: A self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced environment while respecting the rigorous standards of the A&D industry. Communication: Fluency in English is required. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life.

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