Global Head of Software Sales at OSTTRA

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):14Global Head of Software Sales Energy Software & Technology SolutionsAbout the Role: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.The Team: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.Responsibilities and Impact:Global Leadership & StrategyDefine 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.Revenue Growth & Commercial ExecutionOwn 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.Operational & Financial ManagementBuild 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.Customer & Partner EngagementServe 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 companys brand in digital energy and analytics.What Were Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications: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).Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Geoscience or Energy related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Preferred QualificationsPrior 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.Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $148257.00 to 297100.00. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set training licenses and certifications.In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive sales commission plan.This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.About S&P Global EnergyAt S&P Global Energy our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses governments and individuals with trusted data expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. 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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America) SLSGRP102 - Senior Management (EEO Job Group)Required Experience:Director Key Skills Marketing & Promotions,Attorney At Law,Jni,Airlines,Art Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 148257 - 297100