VP Sales EMEA (d/f/m)

Redefine the future of live entertainment tech

Welcome to vivenu, the global leader in event ticketing tech and one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment tech firms. We are transforming event ticketing for global leaders like the Grammys, the Golden Globes, Stanford University and the Hockenheimring turning what was once a simple transaction into a strategic business advantage. Backed by over $65 million in funding, our platform empowers event organizers to own their brand experience, unlock deep data insights, and seamlessly integrate ticketing into their digital infrastructure.

With six offices worldwide and growing, we deliver a customizable, intuitive solution and industry-leading support that simplify even the most complex ticketing challenges – helping organizers deliver exceptional experiences and drive real growth.

Join us and build the future of live entertainment.

As the VP Sales EMEA, your responsibilities will be...

• EMEA Sales Leadership: Define and achieve the regional revenue growth goals for EMEA in partnership with the ELT. Drive new sales, expansion, and pipeline health across the EMEA market.
• Scaling the EMEA Sales Organization: Lead the development and scaling of the EMEA sales organization in headcount and capabilities, building and leading the team as a second-line manager.
• Sales Process & Performance Management: Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring robust health and highest quality in opportunity qualification and deal playing. Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, adapting strategies as necessary to meet and exceed objectives
• Strategic Deal Involvement: Actively coach sales leadership and Account Executives on deal play for key Enterprise opportunities within EMEA. Help navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, including alignment with owners, investors, and boards.
• Market Presence & Culture: Cultivate high-level relationships with key industry stakeholders, enhancing vivenu's market presence and penetration in our core regions. Establish a healthy culture of excellence, high energy, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a high-impact leader equipped with......

• Experience & Leadership
• Extensive Track Record: 8+ years of progressive B2B/Enterprise Sales leadership experience.
• Proven Sales Leadership: At least 3 years served as a sales leader, with a demonstrated ability to exceed quotas and drive teams to exceptional performance.
• EMEA Expertise: Minimum of 3 years successfully leading a multi-country EMEA sales organisation within a high-growth environment.
• Individual Excellence: 4–5 years of proven success as an individual contributor in a customer-facing role.
• Industry & Domain Expertise
• The Vertical Specialist: Deep expertise in Vertical SaaS ; you understand that the winner in this space provides the "Operating System" that sits at the heart of the customer’s business.
• Ticketing Industry Knowledge: Strong, specialised knowledge of the ticketing landscape and the ability to sell into this diverse, passionate ecosystem.
• Elite Background: (Preferably) brings experience from a Tier 1 consulting firm, Big Tech, or a high-growth startup/scale-up.
• Scaling & Cultural Competency
• EMEA Sales Scaler: Proven success in building, coaching, and managing high-performing teams across diverse European markets, navigating the cultural nuances required to win continent-wide.
• Multilingual Skills: Fluent in English plus at least one or more additional language.
• Ecosystem Thinker: Recognises ticketing as the most critical digital business decision for customers and understands how to navigate its unique industry dynamics.
• Mindset & Cultural Fit

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• Analytical & Agile: You possess an analytical mindset, move with a sense of urgency, and embrace an iterative "fail fast, learn faster" mentality.
• High-Performance Culture: Proven experience in leading by example and fostering an environment where speed and excellence are viewed as competitive advantages.

Live Entertainment Tech

Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events. Here, you’re part of the business of fun - powered by cutting-edge technology that brings moments to life for millions.

Sustainable Growth

We scale sustainably on a profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit. This means continuous investment in our people, products, and long-term vision.

Top-tier Team

Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce. Together, we’re shaping the future of live entertainment technology, one decision at a time.

Global DNA

We’re a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices. Talent and impact are what matter here - not hierarchy or background.

Fast Growing, in All Aspects

Sifted consistently ranks us among the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We’re driven by daily learning, shared wins, and collective growth.

Next-Gen Leaders & Insights

Work alongside some of tech’s brightest minds - from Forbes 30 Under 30 founders to Executive of the Year award winners. At vivenu, you’ll help set the standard for the ticketing industry’s future.

vivenu Inclusion Statement

At vivenu, we believe our people define our success – and that we win with bold, diverse minds. The strongest teams are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive to shape the future of live entertainment globally.

Check out our mission statement and corporate values here .