Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Corporate IT Systems Limited (CITSL) and Force Information Systems (FIS) two Harris Computer companies are seeking an experienced Vice President of Sales and Marketing to build and establish the sales and marketing function in these businesses. With a focus on Professional Standards the ideal candidate will have experience with public-sector procurement practises and ideally a background in a relevant market.

The Vice President of Sales and Marketing is responsible for leading the BUs sales and marketing strategy driving revenue growth and building a high-performing sales and marketing organisation by aligning sales execution with marketing initiatives. This role oversees all sales and marketing functions ensuring a cohesive approach to brand positioning demand generation customer acquisition and revenue growth including business development account management and sales operations and aligning with overall business objectives.

Depending on the nature of client engagements for this role the successful candidate may be required to hold or obtain a UK Government security clearance. Candidates without current clearance are welcome to apply; where clearance is identified as necessary we will support the vetting process though its grant cannot be guaranteed and any offer of employment may be conditional on a satisfactory outcome. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and meet any applicable residency criteria for the relevant clearance level.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets

• Lead coach and scale high-performing sales and marketing teams across the business

• Align marketing campaigns with sales objectives to drive pipeline growth and conversion

• Establish clear sales goals quotas performance metrics and monitor progress against sales and marketing targets

• Identify new market opportunities customer segments and go-to-market strategies

• Partner with product finance and customer success teams to ensure alignment and maximise pipeline generation and conversion

• Implement and refine sales processes marketing automation and CRM systems

• Build and optimise sales processes tools and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Analyse performance data campaign effectiveness and market trends to guide decision-making

• Manage key client relationships and participate in high-value negotiations and deal closures

• Communicate consistently with the sales and marketing organisations on company updates priorities and performance against targets

• Foster a collaborative motivated and results-driven team culture

What we are looking for

• Circa 812 years of sales leadership experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets

• Strong understanding of sales methodologies pipeline management and CRM systems

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies

• Excellent leadership communication negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proven experience in leading high-performing software sales teams with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets preferably within the market. Experience building and scaling sales teams in a growth-oriented environment

• Software sales background with a preference for experience in selling to government agencies and/or commercial organisations

• Demonstrated ability to analyse sales data and make data-driven decisions

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field with experience

About CITSL

Experts in providing Audit solutions to Public Sector law enforcement and large organisations.

Next generation in Audit Solutions and Protective Monitoring

Monitoring vary but in essence it means to provide a continuous clear audit trail and real time alerting of what goes on inside your business or department. Just like an aircraft Black Box the ATA agents continuously monitor every application keystroke document email SMS phone call GPS location etc. then meticulously stores it away in its impenetrable storage area viewable only to those with access to the secure web portal. Nothing and no-one can delete the data once stored.

About FIS

Force Information Systems Limited (FIS) was formed in 1988 to develop solutions for the Police Service. Our team has extensive experience working on projects including HOLMES Crime Command and Control Custody Case Preparation and Intelligence systems.

Our staff bring deep domain expertise with many team members having worked with FIS for over 20 years. Beyond policing we have delivered projects including credit card fraud systems for major banks intelligence systems for Royal Mail and various charities and a range of bespoke software solutions tailored to specific business needs.

FIS supplies software to 100% of police forces within Great Britain.

About Harris Computer

Harris strategy focuses on acquiring software businesses strengthening and managing them well and growing them for the future. Our companies provide mission-critical software solutions to a global customer base across various vertical markets. We are a part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) one of the worlds most active acquirers of software businesses.

At Harris we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting 325 per annum/pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and at times a written exercise an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.