Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We're An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you! Job Description Purpose of role As we continue to deliver significant growth, we have an opportunity for a seasoned IT sales leader to take on a strategic leadership role - Sales Director for Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, ambitious sales leader to build and manage a high-performing commercial team - growing Version 1's reputation, relationships, and revenue across key target industries within the financial services (FSI) sector, including - Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets. The role is best suited to a well established sales leader with the drive to lead the challenge of doubling the size of Version 1's existing financial services business in the coming years, in line with Group growth ambitions. The sales operation is rapidly growing and the Sales Director for Financial Services will ensure the organisational structure, sales processes and cadence are executed to high standards of excellence to ensure respective teams meet and exceed commercial targets and objectives against pipeline generation, contract closings and revenue growth. The Sales Director for Financial Services will be part of the commercial leadership team, accountable for delivering the Revenue number for the financial services sector business, driving business growth and scaling the commercial organisation. The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to build relationships with senior customer stakeholders, understand their needs and to close large, complex deals encompassing AI, digital, data, cloud and managed services. Based on this experience through your own career, you will be able to lead and coach a team of sales professionals to drive commercial success and deliver on the Group business growth plans. Job Responsibilities Delivering the commercial outcomes for an 8-figure revenue stream the FSI business and driving double digit % growth Year on Year. Leading and coaching the financial services sales teams, focused on growing and protecting existing accounts and winning new business in target sub-sectors across UK & Ireland, and the US. Shaping the global sales strategy for financial services and driving its execution - tracking performance against targets, pivoting where necessary to capitalise on market opportunity, segmenting and expanding the customer base and embedding ways of working that focus on delivery excellence. Enabling the financial services sales team to develop competitive pricing/contracting strategies and shaping and signing off the commercial approach for qualified deals. Acting as executive sponsor for key deals and customer contracts to drive growth and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction across all financial services accounts. Challenging the team to introduce prospects and customers to new capabilities and innovation, shaped by our Office of the CTO (OCTO). This will include driving the team to collaborate with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch "proactive proposals" to customers to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of the Version 1 propositions portfolio to solve customer problems and secure long-term growth in strategic accounts. Championing a best practice approach to opportunity management - equipping the team to explore routes to market via Version 1 partners and driving excellence in sales execution and deal planning. Collaborating with business leaders across the Group to ensure Version 1 always presents "one voice" to the customer and that the team continuously identifies opportunities to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of our portfolio capabilities. Crucially, as a senior leader in Version 1, ensure the company's Core Values and Leadership Principles are upheld and enhanced where possible. Ensuring all financial services contracts meet Version 1 standards and risk requirements, and awarded contracts are successfully executed in line with contractual commitments. Ensuring financial services sales team operate to an exemplary standard at all times - driving and presenting consistently accurate forecast sales data, maintaining high levels of data quality in CRM and bringing to bear sales process best practice. Qualifications Requirements Experience of managing and successfully delivering against a minimum of 8-figure revenue targets within the financial services sector across serving customers on a global basis. Experience of successfully operating within a Private Equity ownership environment is an advantage. Experience in sales roles as both an individual contributor and leader, selling technology services such as AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to customers in the financial services sector. A detailed understanding of outsourced managed services is also required. Adept at managing, motivating, and scaling sales teams to drive commercial success, instilling a high-growth, high-performance mindset to consistently deliver against sales targets. Exceptional commercial acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Advanced domain knowledge of the three financial services sub-sectors of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets. The drive to bring world class sales processes, accuracy and transparency in forecasting, while managing a multi-stream sales organisation. Detailed understanding of off-shore and near-shore delivery and commercial models to support onshore capability offerings. Strong working knowledge of technology trends & CIO agendas across digital, data and cloud solutions, particularly within financial services customers. Demonstrable experience delivering sales strategies via partner channels. Ability to set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced sales environment. Additional Information Why join Version 1? Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our V1 Equity success scheme Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional Growth: We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. AI-Native Working: We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We're An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you! Job Description Purpose of role As we continue to deliver significant growth, we have an opportunity for a seasoned IT sales leader to take on a strategic leadership role - Sales Director for Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, ambitious sales leader to build and manage a high-performing commercial team - growing Version 1's reputation, relationships, and revenue across key target industries within the financial services (FSI) sector, including - Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets. The role is best suited to a well established sales leader with the drive to lead the challenge of doubling the size of Version 1's existing financial services business in the coming years, in line with Group growth ambitions. The sales operation is rapidly growing and the Sales Director for Financial Services will ensure the organisational structure, sales processes and cadence are executed to high standards of excellence to ensure respective teams meet and exceed commercial targets and objectives against pipeline generation, contract closings and revenue growth. The Sales Director for Financial Services will be part of the commercial leadership team, accountable for delivering the Revenue number for the financial services sector business, driving business growth and scaling the commercial organisation. The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to build relationships with senior customer stakeholders, understand their needs and to close large, complex deals encompassing AI, digital, data, cloud and managed services. Based on this experience through your own career, you will be able to lead and coach a team of sales professionals to drive commercial success and deliver on the Group business growth plans. Job Responsibilities Delivering the commercial outcomes for an 8-figure revenue stream the FSI business and driving double digit % growth Year on Year. Leading and coaching the financial services sales teams, focused on growing and protecting existing accounts and winning new business in target sub-sectors across UK & Ireland, and the US. Shaping the global sales strategy for financial services and driving its execution - tracking performance against targets, pivoting where necessary to capitalise on market opportunity, segmenting and expanding the customer base and embedding ways of working that focus on delivery excellence. Enabling the financial services sales team to develop competitive pricing/contracting strategies and shaping and signing off the commercial approach for qualified deals. Acting as executive sponsor for key deals and customer contracts to drive growth and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction across all financial services accounts. Challenging the team to introduce prospects and customers to new capabilities and innovation, shaped by our Office of the CTO (OCTO). This will include driving the team to collaborate with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch "proactive proposals" to customers to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of the Version 1 propositions portfolio to solve customer problems and secure long-term growth in strategic accounts. Championing a best practice approach to opportunity management - equipping the team to explore routes to market via Version 1 partners and driving excellence in sales execution and deal planning. Collaborating with business leaders across the Group to ensure Version 1 always presents "one voice" to the customer and that the team continuously identifies opportunities to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of our portfolio capabilities. Crucially, as a senior leader in Version 1, ensure the company's Core Values and Leadership Principles are upheld and enhanced where possible. Ensuring all financial services contracts meet Version 1 standards and risk requirements, and awarded contracts are successfully executed in line with contractual commitments. Ensuring financial services sales team operate to an exemplary standard at all times - driving and presenting consistently accurate forecast sales data, maintaining high levels of data quality in CRM and bringing to bear sales process best practice. Qualifications Requirements Experience of managing and successfully delivering against a minimum of 8-figure revenue targets within the financial services sector across serving customers on a global basis. Experience of successfully operating within a Private Equity ownership environment is an advantage. Experience in sales roles as both an individual contributor and leader, selling technology services such as AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to customers in the financial services sector. A detailed understanding of outsourced managed services is also required. Adept at managing, motivating, and scaling sales teams to drive commercial success, instilling a high-growth, high-performance mindset to consistently deliver against sales targets. Exceptional commercial acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Advanced domain knowledge of the three financial services sub-sectors of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets. The drive to bring world class sales processes, accuracy and transparency in forecasting, while managing a multi-stream sales organisation. Detailed understanding of off-shore and near-shore delivery and commercial models to support onshore capability offerings. Strong working knowledge of technology trends & CIO agendas across digital, data and cloud solutions, particularly within financial services customers. Demonstrable experience delivering sales strategies via partner channels. Ability to set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced sales environment. Additional Information Why join Version 1? Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our V1 Equity success scheme Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional Growth: We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. AI-Native Working: We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
Company Description Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We'rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We'rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it'sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe'llinvest in you!. Job Description The Change Manager works within multidisciplinary delivery teams to plan and execute structured change management activity across large-scale transformation programmes. You'll help embed new ways of working and ensure change lands effectively and sustainably for the people it affects, working closely with senior change leads, programme teams and business stakeholders. Our Change Managers are "T-shaped" by design: with expertise in Change Management, and with evolving breadth across Organisational Design and AI. As a Change Manager, you'll typically be embedded within a large-scale transformation programme, delivering structured change activity such as: Digital service transformation: supporting the rollout of new digital services through change impact assessment, training needs analysis and stakeholder engagement Regulatory and policy change: embedding new ways of working in response to evolving data, technology and compliance requirements Agile transformation: helping organisations adopt agile and product-led ways of working through new governance, team practices and capability building Programme & Delivery Context Experience delivering business change within large, multi-pillar transformation programmes, working effectively across multiple workstreams Able to plan and align change activity to programme milestones, releases and deployment waves Change Impact, Planning & Execution Experience conducting structured Change Impact Assessments (CIA) across processes, roles, skills and ways of working Able to translate CIA outputs into actionable change interventions, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and targeted engagement actions Skilled in maintaining integrated change plans aligned to programme delivery Experience planning and executing knowledge transfer, including structured knowledge management and effective handover into Managed Services Stakeholder Engagement & Change Networks Able to carry out stakeholder analysis, identifying impact, readiness and key risks Skilled in delivering targeted stakeholder engagement strategies Experience establishing and managing change networks (e.g. change champions, super users) to drive adoption and two-way engagement Adoption, Metrics & Benefits Able to define and track change and adoption metrics to evidence readiness and sustained adoptionSkilled in linking change outcomes to measurable benefits, including efficiency, productivity and improved ways of working Experience assessing business processes to identify efficiencies and support benefits realisation How You Work Pragmatic and delivery-focused, comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous environments A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across programme and business teams Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, not just delivery of change activity Qualifications Experience producing high-quality change artefacts, including impact assessments, change plans and adoption reporting You are certified as a practitioner in a recognised change management framework (e.g. ADKAR, ACMP, CMI, Kotter, Lean Change Management) Comfortable using collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Miro and Lucid Desirable Experience Experience establishing or working within change networks (change champions, super users) Involved in knowledge transfer and handover into Managed Services or BAU support functions Worked in the public or private sector on multi-workstream transformation programmes Additional Information At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Company Description Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We'rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We'rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it'sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe'llinvest in you!. Job Description The Change Manager works within multidisciplinary delivery teams to plan and execute structured change management activity across large-scale transformation programmes. You'll help embed new ways of working and ensure change lands effectively and sustainably for the people it affects, working closely with senior change leads, programme teams and business stakeholders. Our Change Managers are "T-shaped" by design: with expertise in Change Management, and with evolving breadth across Organisational Design and AI. As a Change Manager, you'll typically be embedded within a large-scale transformation programme, delivering structured change activity such as: Digital service transformation: supporting the rollout of new digital services through change impact assessment, training needs analysis and stakeholder engagement Regulatory and policy change: embedding new ways of working in response to evolving data, technology and compliance requirements Agile transformation: helping organisations adopt agile and product-led ways of working through new governance, team practices and capability building Programme & Delivery Context Experience delivering business change within large, multi-pillar transformation programmes, working effectively across multiple workstreams Able to plan and align change activity to programme milestones, releases and deployment waves Change Impact, Planning & Execution Experience conducting structured Change Impact Assessments (CIA) across processes, roles, skills and ways of working Able to translate CIA outputs into actionable change interventions, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and targeted engagement actions Skilled in maintaining integrated change plans aligned to programme delivery Experience planning and executing knowledge transfer, including structured knowledge management and effective handover into Managed Services Stakeholder Engagement & Change Networks Able to carry out stakeholder analysis, identifying impact, readiness and key risks Skilled in delivering targeted stakeholder engagement strategies Experience establishing and managing change networks (e.g. change champions, super users) to drive adoption and two-way engagement Adoption, Metrics & Benefits Able to define and track change and adoption metrics to evidence readiness and sustained adoptionSkilled in linking change outcomes to measurable benefits, including efficiency, productivity and improved ways of working Experience assessing business processes to identify efficiencies and support benefits realisation How You Work Pragmatic and delivery-focused, comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous environments A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across programme and business teams Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes, not just delivery of change activity Qualifications Experience producing high-quality change artefacts, including impact assessments, change plans and adoption reporting You are certified as a practitioner in a recognised change management framework (e.g. ADKAR, ACMP, CMI, Kotter, Lean Change Management) Comfortable using collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Miro and Lucid Desirable Experience Experience establishing or working within change networks (change champions, super users) Involved in knowledge transfer and handover into Managed Services or BAU support functions Worked in the public or private sector on multi-workstream transformation programmes Additional Information At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We're An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you! Job Description Purpose of role As we continue to deliver significant growth, we have an opportunity for a seasoned IT sales leader to take on a strategic leadership role - Sales Director for Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, ambitious sales leader to build and manage a high-performing commercial team - growing Version 1's reputation, relationships, and revenue across key target industries within the financial services (FSI) sector, including - Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets. The role is best suited to a well established sales leader with the drive to lead the challenge of doubling the size of Version 1's existing financial services business in the coming years, in line with Group growth ambitions. The sales operation is rapidly growing and the Sales Director for Financial Services will ensure the organisational structure, sales processes and cadence are executed to high standards of excellence to ensure respective teams meet and exceed commercial targets and objectives against pipeline generation, contract closings and revenue growth. The Sales Director for Financial Services will be part of the commercial leadership team, accountable for delivering the Revenue number for the financial services sector business, driving business growth and scaling the commercial organisation. The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to build relationships with senior customer stakeholders, understand their needs and to close large, complex deals encompassing AI, digital, data, cloud and managed services. Based on this experience through your own career, you will be able to lead and coach a team of sales professionals to drive commercial success and deliver on the Group business growth plans. Job Responsibilities Delivering the commercial outcomes for an 8-figure revenue stream the FSI business and driving double digit % growth Year on Year. Leading and coaching the financial services sales teams, focused on growing and protecting existing accounts and winning new business in target sub-sectors across UK & Ireland, and the US. Shaping the global sales strategy for financial services and driving its execution - tracking performance against targets, pivoting where necessary to capitalise on market opportunity, segmenting and expanding the customer base and embedding ways of working that focus on delivery excellence. Enabling the financial services sales team to develop competitive pricing/contracting strategies and shaping and signing off the commercial approach for qualified deals. Acting as executive sponsor for key deals and customer contracts to drive growth and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction across all financial services accounts. Challenging the team to introduce prospects and customers to new capabilities and innovation, shaped by our Office of the CTO (OCTO). This will include driving the team to collaborate with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch "proactive proposals" to customers to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of the Version 1 propositions portfolio to solve customer problems and secure long-term growth in strategic accounts. Championing a best practice approach to opportunity management - equipping the team to explore routes to market via Version 1 partners and driving excellence in sales execution and deal planning. Collaborating with business leaders across the Group to ensure Version 1 always presents "one voice" to the customer and that the team continuously identifies opportunities to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of our portfolio capabilities. Crucially, as a senior leader in Version 1, ensure the company's Core Values and Leadership Principles are upheld and enhanced where possible. Ensuring all financial services contracts meet Version 1 standards and risk requirements, and awarded contracts are successfully executed in line with contractual commitments. Ensuring financial services sales team operate to an exemplary standard at all times - driving and presenting consistently accurate forecast sales data, maintaining high levels of data quality in CRM and bringing to bear sales process best practice. Qualifications Requirements Experience of managing and successfully delivering against a minimum of 8-figure revenue targets within the financial services sector across serving customers on a global basis. Experience of successfully operating within a Private Equity ownership environment is an advantage. Experience in sales roles as both an individual contributor and leader, selling technology services such as AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to customers in the financial services sector. A detailed understanding of outsourced managed services is also required. Adept at managing, motivating, and scaling sales teams to drive commercial success, instilling a high-growth, high-performance mindset to consistently deliver against sales targets. Exceptional commercial acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Advanced domain knowledge of the three financial services sub-sectors of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets. The drive to bring world class sales processes, accuracy and transparency in forecasting, while managing a multi-stream sales organisation. Detailed understanding of off-shore and near-shore delivery and commercial models to support onshore capability offerings. Strong working knowledge of technology trends & CIO agendas across digital, data and cloud solutions, particularly within financial services customers. Demonstrable experience delivering sales strategies via partner channels. Ability to set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced sales environment. Additional Information Why join Version 1? Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our V1 Equity success scheme Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional Growth: We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. AI-Native Working: We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Company Description Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We're An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you! Job Description Purpose of role As we continue to deliver significant growth, we have an opportunity for a seasoned IT sales leader to take on a strategic leadership role - Sales Director for Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, ambitious sales leader to build and manage a high-performing commercial team - growing Version 1's reputation, relationships, and revenue across key target industries within the financial services (FSI) sector, including - Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets. The role is best suited to a well established sales leader with the drive to lead the challenge of doubling the size of Version 1's existing financial services business in the coming years, in line with Group growth ambitions. The sales operation is rapidly growing and the Sales Director for Financial Services will ensure the organisational structure, sales processes and cadence are executed to high standards of excellence to ensure respective teams meet and exceed commercial targets and objectives against pipeline generation, contract closings and revenue growth. The Sales Director for Financial Services will be part of the commercial leadership team, accountable for delivering the Revenue number for the financial services sector business, driving business growth and scaling the commercial organisation. The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to build relationships with senior customer stakeholders, understand their needs and to close large, complex deals encompassing AI, digital, data, cloud and managed services. Based on this experience through your own career, you will be able to lead and coach a team of sales professionals to drive commercial success and deliver on the Group business growth plans. Job Responsibilities Delivering the commercial outcomes for an 8-figure revenue stream the FSI business and driving double digit % growth Year on Year. Leading and coaching the financial services sales teams, focused on growing and protecting existing accounts and winning new business in target sub-sectors across UK & Ireland, and the US. Shaping the global sales strategy for financial services and driving its execution - tracking performance against targets, pivoting where necessary to capitalise on market opportunity, segmenting and expanding the customer base and embedding ways of working that focus on delivery excellence. Enabling the financial services sales team to develop competitive pricing/contracting strategies and shaping and signing off the commercial approach for qualified deals. Acting as executive sponsor for key deals and customer contracts to drive growth and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction across all financial services accounts. Challenging the team to introduce prospects and customers to new capabilities and innovation, shaped by our Office of the CTO (OCTO). This will include driving the team to collaborate with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch "proactive proposals" to customers to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of the Version 1 propositions portfolio to solve customer problems and secure long-term growth in strategic accounts. Championing a best practice approach to opportunity management - equipping the team to explore routes to market via Version 1 partners and driving excellence in sales execution and deal planning. Collaborating with business leaders across the Group to ensure Version 1 always presents "one voice" to the customer and that the team continuously identifies opportunities to cross/up sell the breadth and depth of our portfolio capabilities. Crucially, as a senior leader in Version 1, ensure the company's Core Values and Leadership Principles are upheld and enhanced where possible. Ensuring all financial services contracts meet Version 1 standards and risk requirements, and awarded contracts are successfully executed in line with contractual commitments. Ensuring financial services sales team operate to an exemplary standard at all times - driving and presenting consistently accurate forecast sales data, maintaining high levels of data quality in CRM and bringing to bear sales process best practice. Qualifications Requirements Experience of managing and successfully delivering against a minimum of 8-figure revenue targets within the financial services sector across serving customers on a global basis. Experience of successfully operating within a Private Equity ownership environment is an advantage. Experience in sales roles as both an individual contributor and leader, selling technology services such as AI, Software Engineering, Application Modernisation, Cloud Transformation, Data & Digital Services to customers in the financial services sector. A detailed understanding of outsourced managed services is also required. Adept at managing, motivating, and scaling sales teams to drive commercial success, instilling a high-growth, high-performance mindset to consistently deliver against sales targets. Exceptional commercial acumen and written and verbal communication skills. Advanced domain knowledge of the three financial services sub-sectors of Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets. The drive to bring world class sales processes, accuracy and transparency in forecasting, while managing a multi-stream sales organisation. Detailed understanding of off-shore and near-shore delivery and commercial models to support onshore capability offerings. Strong working knowledge of technology trends & CIO agendas across digital, data and cloud solutions, particularly within financial services customers. Demonstrable experience delivering sales strategies via partner channels. Ability to set priorities and drive results in a fast-paced sales environment. Additional Information Why join Version 1? Share in our Success: Excellent base salary plus bonus & an opportunity to join our V1 Equity success scheme Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Professional Growth: We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. AI-Native Working: We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
Version 1 is seeking a seasoned IT sales leader to step into a Sales Director for Financial Services role. You will build and manage a high-performing commercial team, drive revenue growth across Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets, and lead cross-functional efforts with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch proactive proposals. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to win large, complex FS deals, coaching teams to exceed targets while upholding Version 1's core values.
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Version 1 is seeking a seasoned IT sales leader to step into a Sales Director for Financial Services role. You will build and manage a high-performing commercial team, drive revenue growth across Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets, and lead cross-functional efforts with Marketing, Pre-Sales and OCTO to pitch proactive proposals. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to win large, complex FS deals, coaching teams to exceed targets while upholding Version 1's core values.