Sales Director, Fintech Meetup Europe

London Area, United Kingdom

8/12/2025

ABOUT HYVE

We believe that when people come together, powerful things happen. Hyve connects global industry communities through unmissable events, online networking platforms, and hyper-productive meeting programs. Our decades of experience put us at the heart of industries, and we are committed to using our influence to shape innovation and drive progress across our customer communities. Our market-leading portfolio of global brands includes Fintech Meetup, HLTH, Manifest, Possible, and Shoptalk.

#LifeAtHyv

eAt Hyve, we are driven by our values: brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. In practice, this means we value quality, work with passion, celebrate uniqueness, and are our best when we work together. We value a diverse team and are committed to employing individuals from all backgrounds and creating a culture based around belonging. Our hybrid working model ensures we respect our peoples’ work/life balance. Human connections are our specialty, and we offer a jam-packed calendar of social events, inclusion workshops, and professional development opportunities to make sure #LifeAtHyve is always fulfilling and exciting

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ABOUT FINTECH MEETUP EURO

PEFintech Meetup Europe is the most efficient way for the region’s fintech ecosystem to connect, learn, and do business. Built by the team behind Fintech Meetup USA, this new launch brings our industry-defining meetings model to Europe for the first time. We’re facilitating 25,000+ double opt-in connections through our powerful Meetup platform, and replacing traditional exhibition booths with curated, ROI-driven connections and engagement across fintech, paytech, banking, and financial services. At the heart of this is Europe’s largest hosted meetings programme for fintech, bringing together more hosted buyers from banks, financial institutions, retailers, merchants, and investors than any other event in the regio

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ABOUT THIS R

OLEThe Sales Director is a senior individual contributor responsible for securing high-value partnerships and driving commercial success for Fintech Meetup Europe. Reporting to the Event Director, who holds overall commercial leadership, you’ll focus on closing complex sponsorship deals across key verticals including fintech, paytech, banking, financial services, and investo

rs.You’ll work directly with high-profile accounts and go-to-market partners to build long-term commercial value, guiding them from early conversations through to deal close and successful delivery. You’ll play a pivotal role in the event’s launch and long-term trajectory, helping to define what value looks like for our biggest clien

ts.This is a high-impact, externally facing role, ideal for someone with a hunter mindset, senior stakeholder experience, and a passion for closing six-figure partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes for clien

ts.Fintech Meetup Europe will be the most connections-driven fintech event in the region, replacing the traditional exhibition with 25,000+ curated, double opt-in meetings. Your ability to close the right strategic partners will define the shape, reputation, and revenue of the launch. This role is central to creating a differentiated experience for both sponsors and the broader ecosyst

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WHAT YOU’L

• L DOLand and grow a portfolio of major partners across fintech, banking, payments, and invest
• mentDevelop strategic account plans and close complex, multi-product SPEX deals (€10
• 0k+)Lead commercial conversations from prospecting through pitch, proposal, negotiation, and c
• loseConvert launch partners into long-term clients by building trust and delivering v
• alueAct as the senior point of contact for assigned accounts, internally and extern
• allyCollaborate with the Event Director on sales strategy, pipeline planning, and commercial deli
• veryCoordinate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Content, Community) to ensure an excellent partner experi
• enceTrack performance, manage pipeline health, and provide accurate revenue forec
• astsAttendance at Fintech Meetup Europe, Fintech Meetup US, and select industry events across Europe is required. Candidates must hold valid travel documentation, including an up-to-date passport and eligibility for European and US vi

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WHAT YOU’LL

• BRING5+ years in senior B2B sales, strategic partnerships, or event sponso
• rshipProven ability to land and grow six-figure commercial
• dealsStrong understanding of the fintech and financial services ecosystem pref
• erredGravitas and credibility in high-stakes client conversations with C-level stakeho
• ldersCommercial instinct and comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth environ
• mentsHighly client-focused, with strong listening, influencing, and negotiation s
• killsSkilled in CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) and disciplined in pipeline hy
• gieneCollaborative mindset and experience working across cross-functional delivery

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COMPENSATION & BE

• NEFITS:The salary band for this position ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 based on exp
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• ructureCompetitive vacation
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