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Senior Head of Public Sector SalesVodafone · Dublin 2, Ireland
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Senior Head of Public Sector Sales

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-04 Dublin 2, Ireland Full-time Hybrid General
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About the Company

Role Purpose: The Senior Head of Public Sector Sales is a senior sales leadership role for Vodafone Business Ireland across central government, public safety, Defence, health, education, local government and semi-state organizations. The role is accountable for protecting and growing a EUR 50M+ customer revenue base while winning strategic new opportunities across mobile and fixed connectivity, managed services, cyber security and digital solutions. This leader must understand how the Irish public sector procures, how frameworks and procurement rules shape outcomes, and how government priorities are moving toward resilience, national security, digital public services, cyber protection and critical infrastructure modernization. The role requires deep knowledge of central government, semi-state procurement, public-sector governance, competitive frameworks, stakeholder mapping and long-cycle strategic bids. In addition, a key understanding of relevant Irish and European regulation e.g. NIS2 is important, especially as Vodafone is leading in several mission critical strategies'. The successful candidate will combine outstanding sales leadership, commercial discipline, public-sector credibility and customer-first thinking. They will lead a large team, coach senior sellers, influence complex buying groups, shape future tenders ethically and position Vodafone as a trusted partner to the State and semi-state sector. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Public Secto

About the Role

onnectivity and enterprise mobility, Fixed connectivity, Ethernet, broadband and networking, SD-WAN, SASE, secure access and managed network services, Cyber security, managed detection, SOC-aligned services and compliance-led security propositions Unified communications, collaboration and Microsoft solutions Essential Experience: Significant senior sales leadership experience in telecommunications, technology, ICT, cyber or managed services. Proven experience leading large B2B or public-sector sales organisations with material revenue accountability. Demonstrated success managing an established revenue base while delivering new growth. Deep understanding of Irish government, public-sector and semi-state buying dynamics.

Requirements

  • ● ewals and multi-stakeholder governance.
  • ● Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability and board-level stakeholder presence.
  • ● Ability to lead sales transformation, improve forecasting and embed coaching-led performance management.
  • ● Credibility in conversations around secure connectivity, resilience, cyber security and digital transformation.
  • ● Knowledge of Irish national digital strategy, cyber security strategy, procurement reform and government technology programmes.
  • ● Understanding of NIS2, critical entity resilience, sovereign data considerations and secure public-sector operating environments.
  • ● Who we are:
  • ● We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us.
  • ● Through our technology, we empower people - connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live - and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
  • ● Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures.
  • ● We're committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place where everyone feels safe, valued and included.
  • ● Vodafone is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.
  • ● Together we can.