Senior Sales Director

CompanyX4 Technology

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: Vice President – New Business Development (Building Societies)

Industry: Enterprise FinTech

Location: London, UK

About the Company

Our client is a global fintech leader powering digital transformation across the financial services landscape. Their advanced, cloud-based technology helps banks, insurers, and market infrastructure providers modernise operations, unlock efficiency, and deliver next-generation customer experiences.

With a track record of innovation, deep domain expertise, and trusted partnerships with some of the world’s most respected financial institutions, the company sits at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward digital-first ecosystems.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a relationship-driven business development leader with deep ties to the UK building society sector. As Vice President – New Business Development, you’ll play a critical role in expanding the company’s footprint within this strategically important market, leveraging your network and sector insight to open new doors, craft tailored propositions, and build enduring partnerships.

This is a high-visibility individual contributor role—ideal for a commercially sharp, consultative professional who thrives on relationship-building and strategic influence.

Please note: This is an in-person, relationship-centric position requiring five days per week in the London office or on client site.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business development across UK building societies—owning the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through to close.
Use your market insight and established relationships to identify opportunities and accelerate growth.
Partner closely with senior decision-makers (including C-suite executives) to co-create digital transformation strategies aligned to their objectives.
Position the company’s cloud-native and AI-enabled financial platforms as solutions to the most pressing operational and customer challenges in the sector.
Collaborate with product, delivery, and marketing teams to design compelling go-to-market approaches and ensure exceptional client outcomes.
Represent the company at high-profile industry events, roundtables, and conferences to deepen its presence and reputation in the building society community.

Maintain a current understanding of sector trends, including regulatory developments, member engagement strategies, and emerging technology adoption.

Experience & Qualifications

10+ years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or strategic consulting, with demonstrable success in new business development.
Proven track record of selling into or partnering with UK building societies—and ideally, an existing network of senior contacts across the sector.
Strong understanding of the commercial, operational, and regulatory priorities facing mutuals today.
Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles and navigating multi-stakeholder environments.
Background in top-tier consulting (Big 3 / Big 4) is advantageous.
Familiarity with digital, data, or AI-driven financial technologies is a plus.
Highly motivated, relationship-led self-starter with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Why Join

Strategic impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy for one of its highest-potential client segments.

Market visibility: Operate at the intersection of fintech innovation and mutual finance—engaging directly with boards and C-level leaders.

Autonomy & influence: Enjoy the freedom to craft your approach and the backing of a world-class brand and product portfolio.

Prestige & progression: Join a global leader with an exceptional reputation, cutting-edge technology, and a culture that rewards performance and initiative.

X4 Hiring Consultant: (5) Lydia Howard | LinkedIn