Professional Services Sales Director
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.
At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Job Title: Professional Services Sales Director
Department: Customer Success & Services (CSS)
Location: Netherlands (remote, with travel across Benelux and to Amsterdam office)
About the Role
We are looking for a Professional Services Sales Director to join our Customer Success & Services (CSS) team, focused on driving services sales and customer success across the Benelux region.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and brings a consultative, value-led approach to sales.
You will play a critical role in identifying strategic opportunities, shaping complex service engagements, and building strong, long-term customer relationships. Working closely with Product Sales, Pre-sales, and Customer Success teams, you will help define regional strategies, influence decision-makers at all levels (including C-suite stakeholders), and drive sustainable business growth.
What You’ll Do
Lead consultative sales engagements, focusing on understanding customer challenges and delivering value-driven solutions
Generate and manage a strong pipeline of new services opportunities to meet and exceed financial targets (bookings & profitability)
Drive the end-to-end bid process for large, complex deals-from initial engagement through negotiation, contract (SOW) creation, shapingand contract signing
Collaborate cross-functionally (AE, SC, CSM, PM) to align on customer strategy across the full lifecycle
Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships, including with executive sponsors and senior stakeholders
Articulate the Genesys Cloud vision, including transformation journeys and Customer Successservice offerings
Demonstrate a strong point of view on AI in CX, confidently communicating its business value and future impact
Monitor delivery progress, ensuring customer satisfaction and acting as an escalation point when needed
Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management using CRM tools
Stay current on market trends, SaaS innovations, and customer buying behaviors
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic business plans for assigned region/accounts
Drive revenue growth through value-based selling and relationship expansion
Lead negotiations and influence stakeholders in complex, high-stakes environments
Operate effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Contribute thought leadership and build networks across the organization
Ensure successful project outcomes from proposal through delivery completion
What You Bring
5-7+ years of experience in consultative or high-touch sales within IT/Tech (SaaS strongly preferred)
Proven ability to succeed in a target-driven, high-pressure environment
Strong consultative selling mindset with a focus on business outcomes and customer value
Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
Confidence engaging and presenting to C-level stakeholders
Outstanding presentation, communication skills
Strong listening skills and the ability to uncover underlying customer needs
Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills in complex deals
Solid understanding of SaaS, cloud solutions, and contact center / CX space (CX knowledge is a plus)
Passion for technology and continuous learning, including emerging trends like AI
Ability to clearly articulate a vision for AI and its role in transforming customer experience
Experience with commercial and legal documentation, as well as financial concepts (P&L, business modeling, valuation)
Ability to coordinate financial and legal due diligence processes
Additional Requirements
Fluent in English and Dutch (additional languages are a plus)
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale - Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture - Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era - Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back - Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally - Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
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- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.
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About Genesys:
Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. Genesys Cloud™ is the Agentic Orchestration Platform that securely connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise with built-in governance and control. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.ai.
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