Senior Sales Trader Nordics

ABOUT BEHAVOX Behavox is a cloud-native AI company providing an integrated controls platform for global banks, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance businesses, and commodity firms. The platform unifies communications and trade surveillance, compliant archiving, policy management as well as front-office analytics on a single, AI-native technology stack, delivered as a globally scalable SaaS-based cloud service. At Behavox, our engineering culture is built around speed, experimentation, and technical excellence, following agile principles and rapid iteration. We constantly test and adopt the latest cloud technologies and AI tooling, optimising for fast feedback loops and execution. We look for people who can move fast, challenge conventional wisdom, and who want to work at the frontier of modern AI, SaaS platforms, and distributed systems. Behavox is a high-performance organisation with a strong bias toward delivery, ownership, and responsibility. We commit, and we execute. We are building systems that are complex, mission-critical, and global in scale; systems that many consider too large or too difficult. To do that, we seek the smartest, most technically capable engineers and technologists who take end-to-end responsibility and want to win by building what others cannot. Founded in 2014 and backed by SoftBank Vision Fund, Behavox is headquartered in London, with offices worldwide, including New York City, Montreal, Seattle, Singapore, and Tokyo. ABOUT THE ROLE The Director of Sales is responsible for leading a regional sales organization based in London, with accountability for Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives supporting the UK, Nordics, Middle East, APAC, and Africa. The role owns regional sales execution, pipeline generation, forecasting accuracy, and attainment of revenue objectives across the assigned territories, ensuring consistent execution of the company's sales strategy while adapting to regional market dynamics. The Director executes the regional operating cadence established by the Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Sales, ensuring consistent inspection, forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reviews across both the Account Executive and Sales Development Representative organizations. The role is accountable for regional execution, sales forecasting, pipeline health, coaching and development, and delivering regional sales outcomes. The Director is expected to actively engage in strategic sales opportunities, partnering with Account Executives throughout complex deal cycles, providing executive-level deal coaching, helping shape win strategies, and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders at customer and prospect organizations to advance high-value opportunities and improve win rates. The Director also provides regional business insights and execution feedback to the Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Sales to support informed decision-making. This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in our London office).  WHAT YOU'LL BRING 1. Enterprise Sales Management — Owns the execution of enterprise sales practices across multiple international territories, ensuring consistent opportunity management, forecasting discipline, and adherence to the established sales methodology throughout the regional sales organization. 2. Pipeline Generation Strategy — Owns the regional approach to pipeline generation, aligning Sales Development Representative activities with territory priorities, account targeting, and sales objectives to maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities. 3. Regional Market Dynamics — Applies knowledge of commercial, regulatory, and competitive conditions across the UK, Nordics, Middle East, APAC, and Africa to guide territory execution, account prioritization, and customer engagement. 4. Sales Forecasting and Pipeline Governance — Owns forecast quality, pipeline health, and inspection processes, using data and operational insight to identify execution risks and improve revenue predictability. 5. Territory Planning and Account Coverage — Partners with the Head of Global Sales to execute territory planning, account prioritization, and resource allocation across Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives, ensuring effective market coverage and alignment with regional growth objectives. WHAT YOU'LL DO 1. Regional Sales Leadership — Leads teams of Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives to achieve regional pipeline and revenue objectives through performance management, coaching, and consistent execution of established sales methodologies. 2. Strategic Deal Execution — Personally supports high-value and complex sales opportunities by partnering with Account Executives on deal strategy, qualification, negotiation, and executive engagement, taking ownership for advancing critical opportunities while developing trusted relationships with senior decision-makers at customer and prospect organizations. 3. Pipeline Generation Management — Owns regional pipeline generation performance by establishing prospecting priorities, monitoring Sales Development Representative execution, and ensuring a sustainable flow of qualified opportunities into the sales pipeline. 4. Sales Forecasting and Pipeline Governance — Owns regional forecasting processes, validates pipeline quality through disciplined inspection, and provides accurate revenue projections aligned with the operating cadence established by the Chief Revenue Officer and Global Head of Sales. 5. Territory Execution and Capacity Management — Partners with the Head of Global Sales to execute territory plans, optimize Account Executive and Sales Development Representative capacity, monitor regional coverage, and recommend adjustments that improve sales productivity and market penetration. WHAT WE OFFER * The opportunity to work on a global, mission-critical AI platform alongside the best engineers and technologists across multiple geographies. * A role with real ownership and impact, building complex systems at scale in an environment that values speed, experimentation, and technical excellence. * A highly attractive benefits package, including competitive cash compensation, an equity award aligned with long-term value creation, and comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families. * Modern, comfortable offices in London, New York, and Virginia. Two - three days in office per week is required. * A generous time-off policy of 30 days annually, plus public holidays and sick leave, recognizing the importance of sustained high performance. ABOUT OUR PROCESS We take Talent very seriously and we are building a community of extraordinary individuals working together in very high performing teams. We also know that the best Talent always has options so we believe that the process has to be a two way assessment - the company AND the candidate assessing the business needs alignment, the career next step alignment, and the cultural alignment.  During the process we will begin by exploring the core factors regarding salary and location along with core experience and skills and values alignment. We will then deep dive explore the critical technical competencies we have identified for the role, and then we will deep dive in behavioural competencies. The most aligned candidate will then be asked to do a practical work task simulation activity so we can make sure that you will enjoy the kind of work the role requires, and this task will typically be presented and discussed with a group of colleagues and managers. Finally we will ask you to meet with a number of our senior leaders to make sure that you are making the most informed call possible. PLEASE NOTE THAT: * We want to get to know you and have a genuine conversation, so the use of AI tools or assistance during live interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification from the process  * Interviews may be recorded for internal review purposes to ensure fairness and enable collaborative hiring discussions within the team.

MEET YUBICO Yubico is a global leader in identity security and creator of the YubiKey, the original hardware-backed passkey. We are publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm; our global footprint includes headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Silicon Valley, California; and Singapore. Why Join Our Mission? At Yubico, we are guided by a shared belief that your work matters. We operate under a cultural philosophy of Speed with Integrity, pushing the boundaries of technology to secure the AI frontier—protecting both human and agentic AI interactions—and leading the transition to post-quantum cryptography. In everything we do, we live by our core values: * Battle Friction: We constantly look for new ways to simplify our products, our work, and the user experience. * Inspire Higher: We think big, champion the open internet, and strive to do the right thing even when it is difficult. * One Team: We are open, responsive, and collaborative, overcoming challenges and celebrating our successes together. Aligned with our commitment to open standards, we foster a thriving builder ecosystem through the Yubico Developer Program, offering free open-source repositories, libraries, and SDKs to help developers rapidly integrate strong hardware authentication into any application. Through close collaborations with technical partners like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as newer frontiers like OpenAI, we continue to shape a safer digital world while donating security keys to protect vulnerable communities, journalists, and humanitarian groups worldwide through our Secure it Forward program. At Yubico, we offer: Freedom and Flexibility: At Yubico, we want you to be your most productive selves whether you decide to work 100% from home or choose to work hybrid/onsite. The way we balance the fast-paced demands of a high-growth company and sustainability is making rest a priority. Yubico Values: We work to ensure that our employees have an open space to have their voices amplified to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. In support of this, our employees have created some pretty cool Employee Resource Groups that foster inclusion, help build community and connection across Yubico which all employees are welcome to join. Additionally, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations in need all over the world (you can read more about our work here). Social Connection: Relationships and connectedness matter, and we love spending time with our team! Our virtual workspace keeps us connected day-to-day whether it's through Yubico celebrating wins or our buzzing Slack communities. Check out our Life at Yubico Page on LinkedIn and our awards here. The Role: Yubico is seeking an experienced Vice President of Sales to lead our UKI, Nordics & MEA enterprise business. This is a true player-coach leadership role. Approximately 70% of your time will be focused on leading, developing, and scaling a high-performing sales organization, while 30% will be dedicated to executive sponsorship and direct involvement in strategic enterprise opportunities. We are looking for a leader who enjoys building successful teams but remains close to customers, actively supports major deals, and leads from the front. Reporting to global sales leadership, you will own regional revenue performance, drive go-to-market strategy, and help accelerate the adoption of Yubico's market-leading security solutions across enterprise customers, partners, and resellers throughout the region. Tasks & Responsibilities: As Vice President of Sales, you will: * Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Directors and Account Executives, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. * Own and exceed regional revenue targets across the UKI, Nordics & MEA markets. * Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive customer acquisition, expansion, and long-term growth. * Act as executive sponsor on complex, multi-million-dollar enterprise opportunities, building trusted relationships with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, and other senior stakeholders. * Expand and strengthen relationships with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and technology resellers to increase market penetration and revenue growth. * Drive sales excellence through disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and adoption of scalable sales methodologies. * Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and other cross-functional teams to align on customer needs, market opportunities, and business objectives. * Identify and develop new growth opportunities, including partner-led and B2B2C motions that extend Yubico's reach and impact. Basic Qualifications: * 10+ years of enterprise technology sales experience, including significant leadership responsibility. * A proven track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing sales teams. * Experience leading managers and senior individual contributors within a complex enterprise sales environment. * Demonstrated success personally influencing and closing large, strategic enterprise deals. * A strong track record of consistently achieving and exceeding multi-million-dollar revenue targets. * Deep understanding of cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or related technology markets. * Experience driving growth through channel partners, resellers, and strategic alliances. * The ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor with executive stakeholders. * Confidence engaging in both business and high-level technical conversations with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, and other senior decision-makers. * Excellent communication, presentation, and coaching skills. * A hands-on leadership style with the ability to seamlessly move between strategic leadership and direct customer engagement.   #LI-IR1   We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. 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