Senior Account Executive selling Cohere’s enterprise AI platform to Global 2000 and large enterprises across Western Canada. Owning strategic partnerships, deployments, and the full SaaS sales cycle.
Responsibilities
Own the full sales cycle from identifying leads and initial outreach through proof-of-concept, deal close, deployment, and ongoing project oversight
Acquire net-new logos through outbound activity and relationship building with key stakeholders
Use a network of decision-makers and influencers to drive strategic partnerships and win sales opportunities
Act as a consultative, trusted advisor to customers and prospects
Understand customer challenges, goals, and technology ecosystems and tailor solutions to drive measurable business impact
Partner with channel partners to scale outreach and customer satisfaction in the region
Collaborate with product, engineering, customer success, marketing, solution architecture, and Sales Development Representatives
Represent field feedback to help product and engineering teams prioritize the Cohere roadmap
Own the Western Canada territory and support enterprise customer deployments and success
Requirements
8–12+ years of previous B2B sales experience with Global 2000 and large enterprises
Experience negotiating and closing transformational multi-year (2–5 year) SaaS deals in the 7-figure range
Track record of high performance and exceeding quota
Experience as a technical consultative salesperson
Experience working with customers during deployment to configure and customize solutions for production success and expansion
Experience working with channel partners such as cloud hyperscalers and system integrators
High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to be a self-starter, doer, strategist, and wear many hats
Curiosity and willingness to develop deep expertise in NLP and Cohere technology
Excellent communication, listening, relationship-building, and C-suite engagement skills
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
Deep understanding of the enterprise landscape, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities
Ability to articulate the value of AI and NLP solutions in Fortune 2000 operations
Benefits
A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite
Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for those in the office
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