Global Head of Software Sales

S&P Global • Houston, TX

1d • $148,257 - $297,100

About The Position

The Global Head of Software Sales leads the worldwide commercial organization for a ~$100M hybrid SaaS/licensed Energy Software and Technology Solutions portfolio , serving the global upstream and subsurface community. This role is responsible for setting the global go-to-market strategy, driving revenue growth, and scaling a high-performance sales organization across four major regions: North America, Latin America, EMEA, and APAC. This executive will partner closely with Product Management, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Finance to deliver on annual bookings, ACV, and SaaS growth targets while ensuring operational rigor, forecast accuracy, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong commercial track record in enterprise software, deep energy industry knowledge, and experience leading global sales transformations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of enterprise software sales experience with at least 5 years in global or multi-regional leadership.
• Proven record of delivering >$100M+ annual revenue across a complex software portfolio.
• Deep understanding of E&P workflows, subsurface modeling, and digital transformation in the energy sector.
• Demonstrated success managing hybrid SaaS and licensed revenue streams and leading organizations through subscription transitions.
• Experience managing large, distributed sales organizations and building quota-driven, performance cultures.
• Strong financial acumen, negotiation expertise, and CRM discipline (Salesforce preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Geoscience, or Energy related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience within global Energy Software or Industrial Digital Solutions companies.
• Experience with SaaS commercialization, cloud deployment models (AWS/Azure), and enterprise licensing frameworks.
• Background working with major operators, NOCs, and large independent producers on enterprise software agreements.
• Track record of leading global teams through transformation (sales model redesign, incentive restructuring, or M&A integration).
• Multilingual capability or international market experience (APAC, Latin America, or Middle East).
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills, including Board-level exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global commercial strategy across Geoscience, Reservoir, Production, and AI software products.
• Lead and develop a distributed global sales team, creating a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration.
• Align global sales motions with regional market dynamics, customer segmentation, and pricing strategy.
• Implement sales governance frameworks including pipeline reviews, forecasting cadence, deal approval processes, and CRM discipline.
• Partner with Product and Marketing on messaging, market positioning, and launch readiness for new offerings.
• Own global revenue, ACV, and renewal targets for the ~$100M software portfolio.
• Drive year-over-year growth across hybrid SaaS and subscription license models , managing transition economics during cloud migration.
• Lead key account strategies for Supermajors, NOCs, Independents, and emerging energy transition customers.
• Oversee enterprise deal structuring, pricing, and contracting to balance growth with profitability.
• Identify new markets and partnerships that expand global reach and diversify revenue streams.
• Build a scalable, data-driven commercial operating model with transparent KPIs and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Finance and Product Management to forecast bookings, ARR, and renewals.
• Oversee budget planning, quota setting, and global incentive design.
• Partner with Customer Success to drive renewal performance and long-term client value.
• Serve as executive sponsor for top global accounts and strategic partnerships (e.g., cloud alliances, OSDU collaborations).
• Lead executive-level customer engagements to strengthen relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Represent the business at industry events and thought-leadership forums, reinforcing the company’s brand in digital energy and analytics.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees