RVP Sales, UKI and Western Europe

London, UK

Job ID

68761555358

Date posted

05/26/2026

Department

Sales

About Eightfold AI

Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who they are and the strength of their network, rather than their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how we think about skills and capabilities for individuals as well as how jobs and career decisions are made.

Eightfold offers the industry's first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their careers.

To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world.

Our customers- https://eightfold.ai/customers/customer-stories/

Press- https://eightfold.ai/about/press/

The Opportunity

Build and lead the founding sales organization for a product that's redefining talent acquisition. This isn't managing incremental improvements—you'll lead a team selling transformative AI technology that fundamentally changes how companies evaluate talent. If you want to architect the go-to-market strategy for AI-native hiring solutions and build a high-performing team at the forefront of the AI revolution, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do

Build & Scale the Team

Recruit, hire, and onboard 20 Sales Representatives

Develop compensation structures, quota models, and territory assignments that drive performance

Create career pathing frameworks that retain top performers and promote from within

Build a coaching culture that rapidly develops AI sales expertise across the team

Drive Revenue & Pipeline

Own team quota

Build predictable pipeline generation machine through disciplined sales methodology

Partner with Marketing and Product on go-to-market strategy for AI Interviewer

Establish key metrics, forecasting models, and performance dashboards

Work cross-functionally with Account Executives on enterprise deal strategy

Operationalize Sales Excellence

Create the AI Interviewer sales playbook from the ground up—objection handling, demo frameworks, competitive positioning

Implement sales methodology and process discipline

Design onboarding program that builds AI fluency and sales competency

Establish QA frameworks for call reviews, demo analysis, and pipeline hygiene

Iterate rapidly based on market feedback and conversion metrics

Lead Through Change & Ambiguity

Navigate startup-within-a-company dynamics as we build

Make data-driven decisions on strategy shifts, resource allocation, and process changes

Represent AI Interviewer in executive leadership meetings and cross-functional planning

Balance short-term performance with long-term sustainable growth

Evangelize AI-Native Selling

Become a thought leader on selling AI in enterprise software

Train team to articulate deep learning models, NLP, and adaptive algorithms to business buyers

Stay current on generative AI trends and competitive AI developments

Build credibility with technical and business stakeholders through authentic AI expertise

What We're Looking For

Sales Leadership Experience

5+ years in B2B SaaS sales with 2+ years leading high-performing inside sales or SMB teams

Proven track record building teams from scratch or scaling teams 3x+

Experience managing $5M+ in team quota with consistent attainment

Track record of promoting team members and developing future leaders

AI & Technical Fluency

Deep curiosity about AI—you understand how models work, not just what they do

Ability to coach reps on translating technical concepts into business value

Comfort discussing AI capabilities, limitations, and competitive differentiators

Experience selling technical or data-driven products (AI/ML strongly preferred)

Operational Excellence

Mastery of sales metrics, pipeline management, and forecasting discipline

Experience implementing sales methodologies (MEDDIC, Challenger, etc.)

Strong analytical skills—you use data to make decisions, not just report results

Proficiency with Salesforce, sales engagement platforms, and revenue intelligence tools

Leadership Qualities

Player-coach mentality—you'll close deals alongside your team while building systems

Magnetic leadership style that attracts top talent and inspires high performance

Direct communicator who gives honest feedback and demands accountability

Thrives in ambiguity—you build the plane while flying it

Collaborative approach to cross-functional partnership

Why This Role is Different

Ground Floor Leadership Opportunity - Build the playbook for selling AI in talent acquisition; your strategies will scale to hundreds of reps

AI-Native Company - Lead from a position of authentic technical leadership; we built our entire platform on AI from day one

Market Timing - Enterprises are actively seeking AI solutions right now; you're riding the wave at exactly the right moment

Product People Want - Watch your team's prospects light up during demos; this isn't a grind—it's evangelizing technology people are excited about

Executive Visibility - Direct impact on company strategy; this product line is a strategic priority for Eightfold leadership

Learn From AI Experts - Work alongside data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers pushing the boundaries of what's possible

Why Join Eightfold?

Be part of the AI revolution - Lead a team selling technology that will define the next decade of enterprise software

Accelerated career growth - High performers advance quickly; this role positions you for VP and C-suite opportunities

Equity in a $2B+ company - Meaningful ownership in a company solving real problems at scale

Collaborative, in-office culture - Build your team in person 3 days/week; nothing replaces face-to-face coaching and connection

Competitive compensation - Base salary + uncapped commission with team accelerators + equity

Comprehensive benefits - Health insurance, 401(k), and more

Meaningful mission - Help solve employment challenges while being at the forefront of AI adoption

Our Commitment

Hybrid Work Requirements

This role requires 3 days per week in our London office. We embrace a hybrid model that drives collaboration, enhances culture, and accelerates team development through a blend of remote and in-person work.