Senior Vice President - Sales
Worldhire Global
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Industry
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Location
Melbourne, Australia
Work mode
onsite
Job type
full-time
Annual salary
A$200,000 - A$250,000 (A$200 Thousand - A$250 Thousand)
Minimum experience
20+ years
Posted
5th August, 2026
Required skills
enterprise technology salesbusiness developmentexecutive client managementnegotiationstakeholder managementDigital BankingCore BankingPaymentsTransaction BankingLendingFinancial Technology
About the company
Worldhire is a global hiring and talent discovery company building a platform-led ecosystem We help companies identify and engage experienced professionals across global markets, with expertise in leadership hiring, specialist recruitment, contract hiring, talent advisory, and cross-border search. Worldhire is building the future of trusted talent discovery.
About the role
Senior Vice President - Sales (Australia)
Experience: 20+ Years
Focus Area- NCNB (New customer new business)
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President - Sales to lead our Australia business and drive strategic growth across the Banking and Financial Services sector. This role is responsible for defining and executing the country sales strategy, expanding the client portfolio, building executive relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the incumbent will work closely with global stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s market presence, drive enterprise sales and position the company as a trusted digital transformation partner for leading financial institutions across Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Market Leadership
- Own the Australia sales business with end-to-end accountability for revenue growth, market
- expansion and strategic business development.
- Develop and execute the country sales strategy aligned with global business objectives.
- Identify emerging market opportunities and build sustainable growth plans across the Banking and Financial Services sector.
- Drive new customer acquisition while expanding existing strategic accounts.
Executive Client Management
- Establish and nurture trusted relationships with C-level executives, business leaders and decision-makers across leading financial institutions.
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients by understanding their business priorities and aligning technology-led transformation solutions.
- Lead executive engagements, business reviews and strategic account planning initiatives.
Enterprise Sales Leadership
- Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from opportunity identification through contract negotiation and successful closure.
- Drive multimillion-dollar technology transformation opportunities across Digital Banking, Payments, Core Banking, Lending, Wealth Management and Transaction Banking.
- Collaborate with Presales, Product, Delivery and Marketing teams to develop differentiated value propositions and winning strategies.
Strategic Partnerships
- Develop relationships with consulting firms, technology partners, system integrators and ecosystem partners to accelerate business growth.
- Represent the organization at industry forums, executive networking events and customer engagements to strengthen market positioning.
Commercial Excellence
- Own pipeline governance, forecasting accuracy, opportunity reviews, pricing strategy and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure disciplined sales execution with a strong focus on profitability, customer satisfaction and long-term business value.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing enterprise sales organization.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and customer-centricity.
- Partner closely with Global Leadership to influence business strategy and support long-term organizational growth.
We Are Looking For
- A visionary and commercially driven sales leader with the ability to build and scale enterprise businesses.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional influencing and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop long-term business strategies while maintaining a strong execution focus.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets and winning strategic enterprise engagements.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong understanding of the ANZ Banking and Financial Services landscape.
- Knowledge of local business culture and established industry relationships will be a significant advantage.
Essential Experience & Skills
- 20+ years of enterprise technology sales experience, preferably within the Banking and Financial Services industry.
- Proven experience leading country or regional sales functions with ownership of multimillion- dollar revenue targets.
- Strong track record of acquiring new enterprise customers and growing strategic accounts.
- Extensive experience engaging C-suite executives and managing complex enterprise sales cycles.
- Deep understanding of Digital Banking, Core Banking, Payments, Transaction Banking, Lending, Financial Technology or related enterprise software solutions.
- Demonstrated success in developing Go-to-Market strategies, driving market expansion, and leading high-performing sales teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with expertise in strategic negotiations, forecasting, and business planning.
- Experience working within global, matrix-driven organizations with cross-functional leadership responsibilities.
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