BoatyardX

Head of Growth – Canada / US / Ireland

BoatyardX is a rapidly growing custom software development, technology and data strategy business. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with clients in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Singapore. Our team of 80 is located in Ireland, Romania, Poland, Colombia. The company is part of the Shipyard Technology Ventures group and is growing revenue at over 100% year on year. 

Our culture is all about long term relationships with our people and our clients. We work with and support our clients through deep partnerships. We provide a constructive, challenging and supportive work environment where our people can stretch themselves to perform and grow. 

BoatyardX is seeking to strengthen its leadership team with a dedicated Head of Growth, reporting to the Managing Director (CEO) to lead the growth of the business.  

The Head of Growth is responsible for driving business development and client acquisition/sales across a range of channels (direct, partnerships, strategic alliances, etc.).  

Why this role? Why BoatyardX?

  • Join an early stage, high-growth technology business with a great culture. 
  • Freedom to act and make things happen – an opportunity to be a real leader to drive growth. 
  • Global – working with clients and teams across the world. 
  • Strong package linked to performance. 

What will I be doing?
  • Drive top-line growth – 100% year on year growth target for next 2-3 years.
  • Lead development and evolution of go to market strategy and proposition in collaboration with MD and Leadership Team.
  • Establish and develop deep relationships with Customers and Growth partners (referral network and go to market partners).
  • Prospect for customers and growth partners through direct outreach, warm introductions, and targeted networking.
  • Drive the sales cycle from initial engagement to closing.
  • Develop and lead sales and marketing capabilities and teams to plan and execute lead generation campaigns.
  • Draft and deliver proposals, working with technology and delivery teams to address customer requirement fit.
  • Be a leader for our people in decision making and behaviours reinforcing BoatyardX culture and priorities.
What skills and experiences do I need?
  • The ideal candidate will have technical acumen, previous experience in developing relationships and driving sales growth across small, mid and enterprise clients through a consultative sales process.
  • This person will also be a strategic leader in the company, working with the leadership team to develop, evolve and expand BoatyardX proposition into new areas to support growth.