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SaaS
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About this role
Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional-grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem.
We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle.At Talos, you’ll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe every member of our team brings invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward.
In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth.We are a tight-knit yet globally distributed team of highly experienced engineers and business leaders, with hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus.
You’ll be part of a hybrid-friendly environment where your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in building something extraordinary. Sales Director, EMEA This is a senior sales opportunity for an experienced commercial leader to drive Talos’s growth with banks and TradFi institutions as institutional finance moves into digital assets and tokenized, multi-asset trading.
As Sales Director at Talos, you will own new business and key relationships across the UK, with a focus on banks and TradFi institutions entering digital assets. You will run the full deal lifecycle, from origination and discovery through solutioning, trials and close, partnering closely with Solutions and Account Management to make sure clients are set up for long-term success.
Talos runs a structured, consultative sales environment. This role suits someone with an established TradFi network, a proven record of originating revenue, and the ability to clearly articulate how institutional trading infrastructure is changing.
Responsibilities Originate and close new bu
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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