Director, Commercial Sales, EMEA at vercel | AI Job Board

Job description

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

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:

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.

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.