Role Description
The Head of Sales is responsible for driving net-new business revenue for C3 globally. This is a leadership role for an individual who thrives in a high-growth SaaS environment, has a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets, and can build, lead, and scale a high-performing sales team.
The ideal candidate is a strong sales leader with experience selling enterprise software solutions, managing quota-carrying sales teams, and developing repeatable sales processes that consistently deliver results.
Key Responsibilities
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Revenue Ownership
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Own and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual new business revenue targets.
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Develop and execute the global sales strategy to accelerate customer acquisition.
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Drive ARR and MRR growth through consistent new logo acquisition.
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Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with predictable revenue outcomes.
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Personally engage in strategic sales opportunities to support the team in closing high-value deals.
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Sales Leadership
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Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team.
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Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.
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Set individual quotas, monitor performance, and coach team members to exceed targets consistently.
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Conduct regular pipeline reviews, deal inspections, and performance reviews.
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Identify skill gaps and implement coaching and development plans.
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Sales Execution
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Establish and standardize the sales process from lead qualification through deal closure.
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Improve sales productivity and win rates through structured sales methodologies.
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Ensure accurate pipeline management and sales forecasting.
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Drive CRM discipline and sales reporting across the team.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Marketing, Partner Success, Product Management, and Leadership to:
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Improve lead quality and conversion rates.
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Align go-to-market strategies.
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Share customer and market feedback.
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Drive continuous improvements across the revenue organization.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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New Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
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Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
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New Customer Acquisition
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Quota Achievement
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Average Deal Size
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Sales Performance
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Pipeline Coverage
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Win Rate
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Sales Cycle Length
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Forecast Accuracy
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Pipeline Conversion Rate
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Team Revenue Achievement
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Individual Quota Attainment
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Sales Productivity
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Coaching Effectiveness
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Employee Retention
Qualifications
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10–15 years of B2B software or SaaS sales experience.
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Minimum 5 years of experience leading quota-carrying sales teams.
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Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets.
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Experience building and scaling sales teams in a high-growth environment.
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Strong experience in enterprise solution selling and complex commercial negotiations.
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Experience managing sales forecasts, pipelines, and performance metrics.
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Desired Skills
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Enterprise SaaS Sales
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New Business Development
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Sales Leadership
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Team Building & Coaching
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Strategic Negotiation
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Sales Forecasting
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Pipeline Management
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CRM (HubSpot or Salesforce)
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Presentation & Communication
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Value-Based Selling
Leadership Competencies
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Strong hunter mentality with a passion for winning new business.
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Results-oriented and highly target-driven.
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Ability to build, motivate, and scale high-performing sales teams.
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Excellent coaching and mentoring capabilities.
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Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
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Data-driven decision-making.
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High ownership and accountability.
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Exceptional communication and executive presence.
Success in the First 12 Months
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Build a predictable and measurable sales engine.
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Consistently achieve or exceed new business revenue targets.
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Hire and develop a high-performing sales team.
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Improve sales conversion rates and forecast accuracy.
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Establish scalable sales processes and best practices.
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Strengthen collaboration between Marketing, Sales, and Partner Success.
Why Join C3?
This is an opportunity to lead the sales function of a rapidly growing global SaaS product focused on the Microsoft CSP ecosystem. You'll have the autonomy to shape the sales organization, build a winning team, and play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of C3's growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a builder and leader—someone who has successfully led teams of quota-carrying sales professionals, consistently delivered against ambitious revenue targets, and knows how to create a culture of performance and accountability. This role requires a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching, closing strategic opportunities, and scaling a world-class sales organization.