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Director, Commercial Sales, EMEA

Vercel · Hybrid · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
£300K–£330K
Posted
6mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Vercel's careers page

What Vercel sells

Helps builders get apps live fast and safe

A small software team has an app idea but gets stuck getting it onto the internet. This product gives builders a place to put their apps online and keep them running fast and safe. The app goes from idea to live much sooner, so the team can spend its time on what comes next.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound or SDR help.
Time on market
Open 183 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
10 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Leads and hires a team of Commercial AEs across EMEA (excl. DACH), selling to mid-market and growth-stage tech companies. Combines inbound self-serve conversion with outbound, and owns pipeline, forecast and attainment.

Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Engineering leaders and CTOs at growth-stage companiesIn their words: “messaging and positioning that resonates with engineering leaders and CTOs at growth-stage companies”
Industry:
Tech and digital-native businessesIn their words: “convert developer love and self-service momentum into contracted, expanding revenue with scaling tech companies and digital-native businesses”
Company size:
Mid-Market

Pipeline expectations

A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound / SDR support.

Compensation

£300K–£330K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
About Vercel: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. About the Role: Vercel is hiring a Head of Commercial sales, EMEA (excl. DACH) to lead and scale our Commercial sales team across EMEA (excl. DACH). This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment and knows how to build the systems, culture, and talent needed to consistently hit and exceed revenue targets in the mid-market and growth segment. Commercial is one of Vercel's most important growth levers in EMEA - it's where we convert developer love and self-service momentum into contracted, expanding revenue with scaling tech companies and digital-native businesses. This leader will own that motion end-to-end: hiring and developing a team of Commercial AEs, driving pipeline efficiency, and ensuring Vercel is well-positioned to win in a competitive and fast-moving market. You'll be based in London and work closely with Marketing, SDR leadership, Solutions Engineering, and Customer Success to build a repeatable, scalable commercial sales engine across the region. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. What You Will Do: - Own the EMEA Commercial sales number - pipeline, forecasting, and revenue attainment across the mid-market and growth segment - Hire, onboard, and develop a team of Commercial AEs, building a culture of high activity, sharp qualification, and consistent execution - Drive a high-velocity sales motion with shorter cycles, strong outbound discipline, and efficient deal management - Coach AEs on territory planning, prospecting strategies, and how to sell to technical and business stakeholders at scaling companies - Partner with Marketing and SDR leadership to build and convert pipeline across EMEA - inbound and outbound - Develop and iterate on Commercial-specific messaging and positioning that resonates with engineering leaders and CTOs at growth-stage companies - Accurately forecast and report on team activity and revenue to EMEA sales leadership - Build scalable processes, playbooks, and onboarding frameworks that let the team ramp quickly and perform consistently - Collaborate cross-functionally with CS, Product, and Legal to ensure smooth handoffs and strong retention in the commercial segment - Identify expansion opportunities within the existing commercial customer base and coach AEs to grow accounts over time - Represent Vercel at EMEA industry events, developer conferences, and customer-facing engagements About You: - 3+ years of sales leadership experience in a SaaS or technical software environment, with a strong track record managing high-velocity commercial or mid-market teams - Proven ability to hire, ramp, and develop commercial AEs in a competitive market - Deep understanding of commercial sales motions - you know how to run a tight pipeline, coach on qualification, and keep deal velocity high without sacrificing quality - Experience selling into engineering, product, or technical leadership at scaling or growth-stage companies - Data-driven approach to running a team - you use metrics to identify coaching opportunities, forecast accurately, and iterate on process - Hands-on leader who is comfortable being in deals, on calls, and in the weeds when your team needs it - Fluency in English required; additional European language skills (French, German, Italian, Spanish and Arabic) are a strong plus given the EMEA scope - Familiarity with developer tooling, frontend infrastructure, or cloud platforms is a significant advantage - Familiarity with Vercel, Next.js, or the modern web development ecosystem is a plus - Based in London Benefits & Compensation: - Competitive compensation package, including equity. - Inclusive Healthcare Package. - Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. - Flexible Time Off. - We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The London base pay range for this role is 300,000 - 330,000 OTE GBP. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Disclosures: - Privacy: Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle your data. - Equal Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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