Sales Director - Nordics
Blue Ridge Global is a leading SaaS provider of supply chain planning and pricing optimisation solutions, helping distributors, retailers, and manufacturers forecast demand, optimise inventory, and protect margins with precision. Operating across North America and Europe, Blue Ridge supports hundreds of enterprise customers seeking agility and resilience in complex global markets.
To strengthen its presence in Northern Europe, Blue Ridge partnered with Saiyo to identify and secure a Sales Director for the Nordics - a pivotal hire to lead regional growth and expand strategic partnerships. Through our Executive Search process, we delivered a targeted, data-led search that resulted in the successful placement of an exceptional leader, perfectly aligned with Blue Ridge’s commercial goals and culture.
Executive Search
Partnering with Blue Ridge Global meant supporting an established SaaS leader in supply chain and pricing optimisation as it expanded its presence across Europe. With a growing customer base and increasing demand in Northern Europe, Blue Ridge needed a Sales Director for the Nordics — a key hire to drive regional revenue, build strategic partnerships, and accelerate market growth.
Saiyo’s Executive Search team collaborated closely with Blue Ridge’s leadership to define the ideal profile, map the Nordic SaaS talent landscape, and run a targeted, competency-based search. Within weeks, we delivered a shortlist of high-calibre candidates, leading to the successful appointment of an experienced sales leader now spearheading Blue Ridge’s expansion in the region. The partnership continues to build on precision, transparency, and shared ambition.
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About Blue Ridge
At the forefront of supply chain and pricing innovation, Blue Ridge Global has become a trusted SaaS leader helping distributors, retailers, and manufacturers forecast demand, optimise inventory, and protect margins with precision.
Founded in the United States, the company’s cloud-based platform leverages advanced analytics and AI to deliver real-time visibility, resilience, and profitability across complex supply chains. Today, with operations across North America and Europe, Blue Ridge continues to empower global enterprises to plan smarter, operate leaner, and adapt faster in an ever-changing market.
Days to hire
Saiyo delivered a hirable shortlist of candidates in just a few days and the chosen candidate was offered and accepted the position in under 21 days.
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SaaS companies can’t afford leadership gaps, lengthy searches, or ludicrously expensive retainers. They need a partner who understands their world and can deliver senior talent with precision, speed, and discretion.
That’s where Saiyo Executive Search comes in, a specialist team dedicated to finding the leaders who shape strategy, drive growth, and build lasting impact.