Global AI Sales Director — Scale Revenue & Partnerships

Approach People; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a cutting-edge AI company, is seeking a Sales Director to drive revenue growth, expand global market reach, and lead high-impact sales initiatives from Paris.

You will define and execute a global sales strategy, build a high-performing team, nurture strategic partnerships, negotiate high-value contracts, and collaborate with marketing and product to align go-to-market plans while monitoring industry trends.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sales leadership in AI, SaaS or tech industries.
• Proven track record of scaling sales and expanding international markets.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience managing complex deals and long sales cycles.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team to drive new business opportunities.
• Identify and establish key strategic partnerships within the AI ecosystem.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and develop long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with market needs.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to refine go-to-market approaches.
• Optimize sales processes, implement performance tracking, and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

International markets

Data-driven

AI/SaaS knowledge

Team development

Job description

Our client, a cutting-edge AI company, is seeking a Sales Director to drive revenue growth, expand global market reach, and lead high-impact sales initiatives from Paris.

You will define and execute a global sales strategy, build a high-performing team, nurture strategic partnerships, negotiate high-value contracts, and collaborate with marketing and product to align go-to-market plans while monitoring industry trends.