Sales Director (EMEA)

Lifted is the first talent, country, and contract-agnostic contingent workforce management solution, giving enterprises a unified way to source, contract, manage, and pay any type of contingent talent, anywhere in the world. Today, contingent work runs through fragmented systems and providers, creating inefficiency, compliance risks, and limited visibility. We’re here to change that. By combining technology and global services into one seamless solution, we help enterprises hire faster, operate with confidence, and gain live visibility across all external talent. One solution . Global. Compliant. Seamless . Learn more at go-lifted.com and follow us on LinkedIn . Lifted is expanding its enterprise sales team and hiring a Sales Director to land new enterprise logos and drive net-new revenue. This is a senior, quota-carrying role responsible for owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through close in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You will lead deals involving Procurement, HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, business-unit and contingent workforce management leadership. You will position Lifted’s full offering (IC, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and outsourced solutions) and navigate enterprise buying processes to win high-value accounts. What You’ll Do New Logo Acquisition Build and manage a targeted enterprise pipeline to consistently drive new logo acquisition Lead outbound engagement with senior stakeholders Run discovery across workforce strategy, compliance, procurement, and technology Create and advance qualified opportunities aligned to Lifted’s core offering Deal Ownership Own the full enterprise sales cycle through close, meeting or exceeding quota targets Develop deal strategy, positioning, and commercial proposals Navigate complex procurement processes, RFPs, and multi-round evaluations Maintain disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecasting Expansion and Positioning Identify expansion opportunities across IC compliance, AOR, and EOR, staffing, and workflow automation solutions Position Lifted within the broader contingent workforce ecosystem Drive strategic account penetration and long-term revenue potential Internal Alignment Partner with Solutions, Product, Legal, and Delivery to win and execute deals successfully Collaborate with Marketing and Sales leadership to improve pipeline development and conversion This role is for you if You are motivated by landing new logos and building pipeline from scratch You are comfortable owning long, complex sales cycles end-to-end You prefer closing deals over managing existing accounts You operate with high ownership and follow-through You are comfortable operating in environments where processes are still being built This role is not for you if You prefer account management or expanding existing relationships You rely on inbound demand rather than building pipeline You are uncomfortable navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles You prefer highly structured environments with established processes What It Takes to Catch Our Eye 10+ years in enterprise new business sales within contingent workforce, staffing, HR tech, or procurement tech, with direct experience selling into enterprise workforce, talent programs, and contingent workforce program leaders Proven ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals (6 to 18+ month cycles) Strong understanding of contingent workforce models (IC, AOR, EOR, MSP, VMS, compliance frameworks) Executive presence and ability to navigate C-level conversations High ownership, strong pipeline discipline, and consistent follow-through Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment Lift Your Career. Shape the Future of Work Our Mission: Unify contingent work. Elevate how it gets done. This isn’t just a promise to clients, it’s how we work at Lifted. Every feature we build, every client interaction we have, and every team decision we make is a chance to reduce fragmentation and set a new standard for efficiency, quality, and impact. We’re not just building technology, we’re building the new standard for how enterprise companies engage talent. This is the right place for you if you are motivated by ambitious goals, ready to do what it takes to win, boldly curious in asking questions and exploring better ways forward, and dedicated to following through on your commitments. You’ll thrive here if you raise the bar for yourself and others, collaborate across teams, and help others succeed so we can achieve our shared mission. This may not be the right place for you if you’re uncomfortable with constructive feedback, prefer rigid structure, shy away from high expectations and accountability, or find it difficult to adapt in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. We operate with the agility of a startup and the impact of a global enterprise. Our values — trust, innovation, curiosity, excellence, and ownership — guide how we work and fuel the culture we’re building together. And while our mission is big, growth here is both company-wide and personal, creating opportunities to learn fast, take ownership, and build a career that helps shape the future of work. Lifted is proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, to the extent permitted under applicable law, a criminal background check may be required as a condition of engagement. We use BrightHire, an AI-enabled tool, to record interviews and summarize interview transcripts. The tool allows the interviewer to focus on the discussion and does not score or evaluate talent or make recommendations. The interview transcripts are reviewed, and decisions are only made by humans. Any individual who prefers not to have their interview recorded through BrightHire can opt out when the interview is scheduled. The annual base salary range for this position is displayed below. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program. Annual Base Compensation €82.000 — €110.000 EUR Please note that a criminal background check may be required once a conditional job offer is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances. The Company is committed to conducting an individualized assessment and giving all individuals a fair opportunity to provide relevant information or context before making any final employment decision.