VP, LATAM Sales
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About the role
About the business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a pioneering leader in providing information-based analytics and decision tools to help customers navigate the complex landscape of risk, compliance, and fraud. We are passionate about our mission of driving financial inclusion and transparency across societies globally. Our innovative tools and insights empower our clients to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and safeguard their operations in an ever-evolving world. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, LexisNexis Risk Solutions has principal operations in California, Florida, Illinois and Ohio in North America as well as London and Paris in Europe, Singapore and Sydney in Asia Pacific, and Sao Paolo in LATAM. The company has ~9,000 employees and serves customers in more than 180 countries.
About the job
We are seeking a high-impact sales leader to driver our LATAM business across both direct and alliances sales. This executive will own regional revenue performance, deepening direct and alliance customer relationships through upsell/cross-sell as well as delivering new logo acquisition. This role requires a dynamic operator who combines strategic planning with ability to execute hands-on and drive results. The ideal candidate understands how to navigate complex enterprise sales cycles, develop trusted executive-level relationships, and build repeatable go-to-market motions across diverse Latin American markets. The VP, LATAM Sales will partner closely with Marketing, Market Planning, Customer Success, Pre-Sales (Solutions Consulting), and Global Sales leadership to drive sustainable growth and market share.
* This is a hybrid position based in São Paulo, but candidates from any state are welcome to apply. Please note that the company does not provide relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
Sales Leadership & Growth :
Own and deliver against revenue and ACV objectives across the region, including both new business acquisition and expansion of existing customer relationships
Develop and execute against regional sales growth plans aligned with corporate strategic priorities and market opportunities
Develop and execute a comprehensive alliance strategy across channel partners, technology providers, system integrators, industry associations, and strategic ecosystem participants.
Build and maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility and operating norms to create accountability and efficient execution
Direct Sales and Alliances Leadership:
Lead and develop a blended sales organization spanning direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships / alliances
Recruit, develop and transform commercial talent to deliver business needs, while building a culture of performance, collaboration and accountability
Develop high-impact partnerships with resellers, technology partners, and ecosystem alliances to extend market reach and accelerate revenue
Ensure the development and growth of direct customer relationships across the region
Regional Leadership & Cross-functional execution
Serve as the senior commercial leader for LATAM region, partnering closely with Market Planning, Product, Marketing, Customer Success, Strategy, Operations, and Global Sales leadership
Drive market development efforts across emerging and established LATAM markets
Translate regional market needs into clear, grounded recommendations that drive organizational change and improvement in regional results
Effectively represent the company externally at customer meetings, industry events, and strategic partner engagements
Foster collaboration across global and regional teams to accelerate innovation, operational excellence, and customer impact
Requirements
15+ years of progressive enterprise sales leadership experience, including leadership responsibility across LATAM
Demonstrated success leading both direct sales teams and partner/alliance ecosystems
Experience driving growth through a balanced focus on new logo acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders
Experience managing complex, multi-country sales environments with cultural and operational nuance
Fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Experience in data, analytics, SaaS, risk, information services, fintech, or technology-enabled solutions
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with exceptional academic achievement; master's degree preferred
Significant travel required (50%+)
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