Director of Sales Europe

9 Days Old

Job Description

GK8 is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to spearhead our expansion across Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, building strategic relationships, and managing complex, high-value sales cycles from prospecting through close.

As a core member of our fast-growing blockchain security company, you will represent GK8 to leading institutional clients, collaborating closely with our product, marketing, and partnership teams to deliver customized solutions that meet the evolving needs of the digital asset ecosystem.

We are seeking a proven hunter with a deep understanding of the crypto and blockchain space, preferably with hands-on experience in custody technology. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a field-based role while staying tightly connected with a global team.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead sales efforts and revenue growth across Europe
  • Generate and qualify pipeline through proactive outreach and multi-channel prospecting
  • Identify and engage institutional clients and strategic partners
  • Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing
  • Deliver tailored product demonstrations aligned with customer needs and requirements
  • Represent GK8 at industry events, conferences, and meetings
  • Maintain high activity levels across outreach channels to ensure consistent pipeline coverage


Requirements:

  • 5–7 years of experience in a senior sales role, including direct responsibility for complex, high-value deals
  • Extensive experience in enterprise sales, ideally in crypto or fintech
  • Experience in the blockchain or crypto space — must
  • Strong understanding of blockchain, digital assets, and custody solutions
  • Proven track record of closing complex deals and exceeding quotas
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong technical understanding with the ability to bridge between product and business needs
  • Independent and self-driven - able to operate solo in a territory with remote support
  • Based in London with a willingness to travel as needed


Advantages:

  • Existing relationships with financial institutions, banks, or digital asset platforms in Europe
  • Familiarity with the institutional crypto market landscape
  • Previous experience in building or scaling a new territory


Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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