[Hiring] Director of Sales @74Software

Role Description

The Director, Amplify Growth Sales will lead regional new-logo acquisition efforts and directly manage a team of New Logo Account Executives and the SDR Manager. Reporting to the Regional Head of Sales, this leader will own Sales and sales development across the assigned region, expanding Axway’s market share in API management and AI governance.

This role develops and executes an integrated regional go-to-market strategy spanning:

• Prospecting
• SDR pipeline creation
• Opportunity conversion
• New customer acquisition

The Director will build a high-performing sales culture, drive predictable pipeline generation, and deliver revenue growth across designated territories.

The successful candidate will bring a proven record of:

• Leading enterprise software sales teams
• Developing sales leaders and talent
• Consistently exceeding revenue targets in competitive markets

They will align Account Executive and SDR execution and partner closely with Marketing, Presales, Customer Success, Product Marketing, and executive leadership to deliver a coordinated growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise software sales experience
• 3+ years leading high-performing enterprise sales teams, with demonstrated ability to manage frontline sales leaders or sales development managers
• Proven success managing sales teams focused on net-new logo acquisition
• Track record of consistently exceeding revenue and growth targets
• Experience selling API management, integration, cloud, SaaS, data, security, AI infrastructure, governance, or related enterprise technology solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise software sales methodologies and complex sales cycles
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, and retain top-performing sales talent
• Experience overseeing Sales Development/SDR performance and aligning SDR teams with Account Executives, Marketing, and Presales organizations
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Willingness to travel as needed

Requirements

• Own net-new logo acquisition targets and associated revenue goals
• Develop and execute territory and market penetration strategies
• Own an integrated, scalable prospecting and pipeline generation motion across SDR and Account Executive activities
• Ensure consistent achievement of pipeline, bookings, and ARR objectives
• Identify whitespace opportunities and emerging market segments
• Drive sales strategies that position the Amplify Platform and AI Control Plane as the foundation for governed API and AI initiatives
• Establish forecasting discipline and maintain accurate sales projections
• Lead quarterly and annual business planning activities
• Monitor regional sales and SDR performance metrics, coach the SDR Manager, and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Set regional SDR priorities and performance expectations through direct management of the SDR Manager
• Own SDR activity and conversion effectiveness, including prospecting productivity, meeting quality, lead-to-opportunity conversion, and pipeline contribution
• Partner with Marketing on campaigns, events, and demand generation initiatives
• Ensure effective use of CRM systems and sales methodologies
• Develop relationships with executive decision-makers within prospective accounts
• Support strategic sales opportunities and executive-level customer engagements
• Help customers define API modernization and AI adoption strategies
• Position Axway against API management, AI security, and AI gateway competitors
• Collaborate with Presales, Professional Services, Customer Success, Product Management, and Marketing teams
• Provide market feedback regarding customer needs, competitive trends, and product opportunities
• Support strategic initiatives designed to increase market awareness and growth
• Act as a key stakeholder in Amplify growth planning and execution

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work
• Career development
• Competitive pay
• Global culture perks

Company Description

Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.

As part of 74Software, we're backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships.

Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.