VP of Sales (SaaS)

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for a tactical, hands on, VP of Sales to help lead our next phase of our growth. 

The ideal candidate has direct experience building a SaaS enterprise sales motion from the ground up. Today, samdesk has a growing and supportive sales team that punches well above its weight class. Today samdesk deals range from $60k - $300k and six figures for Public Sector contracts. Going forward, we need an ambitious and hands on sales lead who can make an impact from day one. We are not looking for someone to reinvent the wheel or construct frameworks; instead, we are looking for an individual who is focused on delivering tangible results, driving growth, and showcasing a demonstrated ability to execute and lead the team to success. The ideal candidate is a builder and customer obsessed!

Relocation to Edmonton HQ is required. Will work directly with the CEO.

This is a high compensation and high expectation position.

Who we are

Samdesk is a global disruption monitoring tool that delivers real-time crisis alerts powered by AI. We make sense of the world’s most valuable real-time data sources with the purpose to create a safer world. Today, samdesk is the fastest growing platform in our space, trusted by Fortune 500’s, militaries, and emergency response teams, to detect early signals of emerging crises.

Samdesk is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with a strong presence in Eastern Canada, US, UK, and APAC. We are a growing team of dreamers and builders, supporting customers around the world.

Check us out! www.samdesk.io 

What are the perks?

• Zero ego team hyper focused on customers above all else
• Onsite time with customers and tradeshows
• Opportunity to participate in our employee stock option plan
• Samdesk is leading in market mindshare with high conversion rates
• Samdesk is highly disruptive to incumbents creating a highly active sales environment
• A seat on the rocket ship - buckle up!

How to apply

Along with your resume and LI profile, please respond thoughtfully to the questions in the application (deadline to apply is March 25 so there is no rush). All submissions will be reviewed by the executive leadership team based on these responses. I.e. no funny business jumping through requirement layers and screening calls. 

Diversity and Inclusion

samdesk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to ​​creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

First Peoples Acknowledgement

samdesk respectfully acknowledges that, being headquartered in Edmonton, we are situated on Treaty 6 and Region 4 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people respectively.

We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all other First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.

The city of Edmonton owes its strength and vibrancy to these lands, the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this region, and the settlers from around the world who continue to be welcomed here and call Edmonton home.