The Sales Director will drive SaaS solutions sales within the UK Public Sector, managing the full sales cycle, engaging stakeholders, exceeding revenue targets, and representing the company at industry events.
We are seeking an individual located in the UK. This is a Remote work from home position, and individual is required to reside and be authorized to work in the United Kingdom.
We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a remote Sales Director; Individual must be in United Kingdom.
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Director to drive cloud and digital-transformation solution adoption across the UK public sector. This individual contributor role manages the full enterprise sales cycle, builds strategic relationships, and navigates complex procurement processes across central government, local authorities, the NHS, and other public bodies.
The successful candidate will engage senior stakeholders, influence cloud-adoption strategies, and leverage cross-functional teams to deliver value. They will own and exceed revenue targets, develop account strategies, and represent the company at industry events to build pipeline and strengthen our presence in the UK public-sector market.
While the role is 100% remote there will be some travel for client needs. Individual must be located in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
What You May Need to be Successful:
Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a remote Sales Director; Individual must be in United Kingdom.
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Director to drive cloud and digital-transformation solution adoption across the UK public sector. This individual contributor role manages the full enterprise sales cycle, builds strategic relationships, and navigates complex procurement processes across central government, local authorities, the NHS, and other public bodies.
The successful candidate will engage senior stakeholders, influence cloud-adoption strategies, and leverage cross-functional teams to deliver value. They will own and exceed revenue targets, develop account strategies, and represent the company at industry events to build pipeline and strengthen our presence in the UK public-sector market.
While the role is 100% remote there will be some travel for client needs. Individual must be located in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
- Own and exceed revenue targets for SaaS solutions within UK Public Sector accounts.
- Develop and execute account strategies to expand our footprint across central government, local authorities, the NHS, and other public bodies.
- Manage the full enterprise sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, solution positioning, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and close.
- Engage senior stakeholders to influence digital-transformation priorities and cloud-adoption strategies.
- Leverage cross-functional teams (solutions engineering, customer success, legal, etc.) to deliver compelling proposals and ensure successful onboarding.
- Stay current on UK Public Sector priorities, including cloud-first policies, cybersecurity, procurement frameworks, and citizen-service modernization.
- Represent the company at industry events and public-sector forums to build pipeline and strengthen thought leadership.
What You May Need to be Successful:
- Proven track record selling SaaS or cloud solutions to UK Public Sector organisations.
- Strong understanding of government procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, CCS) and relevant compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex sales cycles and close multi-year, high-value SaaS contracts.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at the executive level.
- Self-starter who can operate independently as an individual contributor while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Familiarity with cloud-transformation initiatives and UK Public Sector digital-strategy priorities.
- Knowledge of government security, data sovereignty, and assurance requirements.
Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
- Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Vision, Dental, Bike2Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
- Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline.
- Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay.
- Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development), and Annual Performance Reviews.
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
Top Skills
APIs
Cloud Solutions
Cloud-First Policies
Cybersecurity
Hr Technology
SaaS
First Advantage Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
Belfast, United Kingdom
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