Manage the entire sales process for start-ups, scale-ups, and Mid Market accounts across North America, from pipeline generation through closing and expansion
Effectively and consistently build pipeline to achieve goals using multi-channel tactics and account plans
Identify, qualify, and disqualify sales opportunities and develop strategic sales plans to convert opportunities into long-term customers
Collaborate closely with Solutions, Applied AI Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and Marketing teams to meet customer requirements and ensure successful deployments
Work with Solutions and Applied AI Engineering teams to identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities and execute account expansion strategies
Demonstrate a deep understanding of Mistral's technical solutions and articulate value propositions to prospects and customers
Establish technical credibility and provide informed recommendations aligned with customers' business outcomes
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision makers
Prepare clear, concise, persuasive customer communications and align stakeholder interests to drive deals to close
Requirements
5+ years of experience in B2B sales, ideally involving a highly complex, technical solution
Significant work experience within the B2B tech ecosystem, ideally with a focus on AI or related data/infrastructure fields (e.g. deep-tech, AI application layer, cloud provider)
Successful track record working in an early stage (Series A-C) startup or scale up organization
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong understanding of the technology or software industry with a focus on data and AI
Ability to travel as needed to meet with customers and prospects and attend industry events
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to monitor and analyze business performance and take action