Sales Manager, AI

    Kraken

    🇬🇧 London, UK
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.We create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future.

    By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide.It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy.

    Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone.🏡 Where you'll fit in: We need a commercially sharp sales leader who can take ownership of growing Kraken’s Agentic Customer Service business globally.

    Someone who can decide where we focus, lead the team, shape our biggest deals and make sure growth translates into profitable, contracted revenue.They would lead both the Principal Engagement Managers and any future sales hires, setting the direction across winning initial deployments and expanding clients into broader adoption.

    They need to see the whole business while staying close enough to the detail to intervene where it matters.🧠

    What you’ll bring to the party:Commercial judgement needs to be their strongest qualityThey naturally question the economics of a deal: what the customer is committing to,

    what we are charging, what it costs us to deliver and how the margin changes as usage grows. They understand how conversation volumes, channel mix, implementation effort, partner costs and contractual commitments fit together.They can defend our value and negotiate firmly while maintaining a strong customer relationship.

    Discounts, additional scope and flexible terms are deliberate decisions with a clear return. They recognise when a large headline number hides weak commitments, expensive delivery obligations or an agreement that will be difficult to scale.They are comfortable working through contracts with

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team 1:1s & coaching5–8/week
    Pipeline & forecastDaily
    Deal reviews3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Commercial
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Kraken's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

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