Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)New York CitySales /Full time /On-siteapply for this jobAbout vivenu: The Modern Standard for Live Entertainment Ticketing is no longer just a transaction; it is the most important revenue and data engine in sports and live entertainment. While legacy "black box" providers restrict data, tech and brand control, vivenu is the API-first "Modern Legacy Disruptor." We empower 1,000+ of the world’s most premier event brands in 50+ countries – from global icons like the Grammy Awards and HYROX to teams such as Stanford Athletics and FC Schalke 04 – to reclaim their data, their brand, and their revenue. Backed by $65M+ from top-tier investors, with an annual GTV of >1Bn GTV and being profitable, it is time to go towards the next phase: accelerating our segment-specific approach, significantly increasing average ACV, and paving the way for an AI-powered fan engagement era.  The Role: Architect of Global Revenue As vivenu’s CRO, you are the primary architect of vivenu’s global expansion. You aren't just managing a Revenue team; you are building a high-performance machine that wins the world's most complex sports and venue accounts. You will complement our CEO by providing the strategic planning and execution required to scale a verticalized GTM engine across the globe. The Team currently consists of 70 highly skilled and motivated contributors; divided in Sales Leaders, AEs, BDRs, RevOps, GTM, Marketing and Partnerships.As our CRO your responsibilities will include: Global Revenue Leadership: Define and reach our global revenue growth goals as determined together with the CEO and board. Coordinate and align Marketing, Partnerships, Sales, and Business Development efforts into a single, cohesive growth engine.  Scaling the Revenue Org: Lead the charge in more than doubling the revenue organization in headcount, designing a global structure that remains agile as we scale.  Strategic Deal Involvement: Move beyond "oversight" to actively coaching leadership on deal play. You will help navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, including alignment with owners, investors, and boards for our Enterprise opportunities.  Elevating the Narrative: Grow the importance of "Business Value Selling" – positioning vivenu not just as a tool, but as the essential revenue-focused operating system for live entertainment.  Holistic GTM Strategy: Sharpen our value proposition to reflect the industry’s unique complexities, moving beyond a generic SaaS narrative. Modern Tech Stack Mastery: Ensure the team is equipped with, and fluent in, a modern AI-powered tech stack that drives speed, transparency, and data-informed decision-making. As our CRO your success will be measured by: Global Coherence: Co-create and lead a unified global sales strategy that respects regional and vertical nuances while maintaining the "vivenu standard" of excellence. Segment-Specific Expertise: Refine our transition toward a sophisticated, segment-specific approach, driving a consistent increase in average ACV and securing high-value customers in our core verticals. Autonomous Pod Structure: Build and empower sales pod structures with the right level of autonomy to navigate local market dynamics while remaining aligned with global goals. Mission-Critical Trust: Lead with the professional gravity required for a trust-focused industry. You will ensure that every enterprise interaction is individualized, acknowledging that ticketing is the heartbeat of our customers' digital ecosystems. Hyper-Growth Velocity: Lead the revenue function through a trajectory of doubling the business year-over-year, scaling the organization’s reach and impact without compromising operational integrity. What skillset you will need to bring to succeed in this role: 5 years of experience as a CRO in a high-scale SaaS organization.  The Vertical Specialist: Proven track record in Vertical SaaS. You understand that in this space, winners provide the "Operating System" that sits at the...