RVP France Strategic

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Sales Leader - Strategic Accounts France to s ell our Identity Security Solution. We are searching for a Leader of our France Strategic organisation . This will include both direct management of the strategic sales team and matrix leadership of the associated supporting functions . This position is responsible for managing a team of sales professionals who sell to end users directly and leverage the support of our influential channel partners in selling our market leading IGA Solution Suite . Primarily a SaaS offering, our IGA Solution Suite sits at the heart of an organisation's enterprise security . The position requires someone with a successful track record of leading sales teams within high growth S aa S or Cyber-sec organisations , and ideally someone who has lead sales during a transition from on-prem to SaaS . Our sales managers bring structure and rigour to all aspects of the sales process including pipeline and forecasting whilst also acting as inspirational leader to their teams . The path to success: The activities of first few months are critical to creating the desired impact and acceleration of the business within your region. 1 -m onth milestones : First month is likely to be more internally focused. Approach onboarding sessions with a clear plan to maximize their value and ensure you gain the necessary insights. Evaluate the status quo within your reporting structure, consisting of detailed analysis of People; Process; Cadence; Structure . Work with T alent Acquisition to identify candidates for any open req uisitions and develop a plan/pipeline to address any potential backfill req ui s itions . Coordinate meetings with key leadership and relevant peers, ensuring thorough preparation to maximize their value Engage with and establish relationships with key supporting functions beyond your immediate reporting structure. Familiarize yourself with our products, success stories, and key differentiators. You should be confident in articulating the SailPoint value proposition Passed "1 st Mate" enablement badge . 2-month milestones : During your second month your focus should begin to move beyond your immediate team: Evaluate the status quo within the non-direct support structure, consisting of detailed analysis of People; Process; Cadence; Structure. Evaluate the status quo within your install base, your target Customers & your Partners. Begin to arrange meetings with Customers & Partners Evaluate the quality of the pipeline & the forecasting process, looking for immediate and long-term opportunities for improvement . 3-month milestones : Develop a 12-month plan for your business, broken down by milestones, underpinned with primary actions required to attain the goals. Present the business plan to your manager & the region-specific Leadership Team Identify the first of any new hires that you intend to make and have start dates confirmed. Develop plans with marketing and the partner team to show the white space opportunities in your existing customers + potential new logo opportunities + identify potential customers with compliance/governance requirements and/or business drivers requiring an IGA solution. Passed "Sailing Master" and "Quarter Master" enablement badges . 6-month milestones : Develop a 3-year plan for your business, broken down by milestones, underpinned with primary actions required to attain the goals. Your People; Process; Cadence; Structure should have been adjusted & refined to support your plan. Ability t o demonstrate where you have already moved the needle and the improvement of process and/or results in relation to these four areas of focus. Acquired "Captain" enablement badge . 12-month milest ones : By the end of your first year, you should be on track with established plans and have built a strong foundation for sustained growth. At this stage, you should refine and update your three-year plan based on your