Role Description
This is a remote role. We are seeking a
Director of Sales
to spearhead our growth in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on the fast-moving world of VC- and PE-backed technology companies. This is a highly visible, quota-carrying role where youโll own a critical market and help some of the most innovative startups and scale-ups in the world expand across borders.
This role is ideal for a
strategic hunter
who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at building C-level relationships, and is energized by closing complex, consultative deals. Youโll have the backing of marketing, partnerships, and solutioning resources โ but the spotlight (and rewards) will be yours.
Responsibilities
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Win New Logos:
Identify, develop, and close new business with VC- and PE-backed technology companies (50โ1,500 employees) across the Bay Area and beyond.
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Sell Strategic Solutions:
Position HSPโs global services โ HR, payroll, project consulting, global Accounting Employer of Record (EoR), compliance, tax, and entity setup โ as mission-critical to international expansion.
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Engage Senior Stakeholders:
Build trusted relationships with decision-makers across Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, and the C-Suite.
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Own the Full Sales Cycle:
Prospect, run discovery, craft tailored solutions, negotiate, and close.
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Leverage Ecosystem:
Tap into Bay Areaโs PE, VC, and professional services networks to source opportunities and accelerate pipeline.
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Be a Market Builder:
Represent HSP at Bay Area events, VC networking forums, and industry meetups, positioning yourself as a thought leader in global expansion.
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Deliver with Excellence:
Partner with Solution Architects and Delivery teams for smooth client onboarding and long-term success.
Qualifications
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5โ8 years of B2B sales experience, including at least 2+ years selling into technology companies in the VC/PE-backed ecosystem.
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Consistent track record of exceeding quota in a new business (hunter) role.
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Experience selling complex, high-value services or SaaS to Finance, HR, or Ops leaders.
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Familiarity with global operations (payroll, entity management, EoR, entity setup, compliance) strongly preferred.
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Strong network in the Bay Area tech/VC community is a plus.
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Exceptional consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred) and mastery of modern prospecting tools (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach, etc.).
Benefits
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Impact & Visibility:
Own a high-growth region and directly influence HSPโs trajectory.
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Cutting-Edge Market:
Work at the intersection of tech innovation and global expansion โ with a client base thatโs scaling fast and going global.
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Support & Resources:
Backed by a global team of experts, solution architects, and marketing support.
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Flexibility & Growth:
Remote-first culture with the freedom to work how you thrive, plus a clear career path as HSP scales.
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Purpose-Driven:
Be part of a company that helps businesses expand responsibly and compliantly worldwide.