Sales Director – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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 is a cutting-edge AI company developing innovative solutions that transform industries worldwide. With a strong market presence and a rapidly growing customer base, they are seeking a Sales Director to drive revenue growth, expand global market reach, and lead high-impact sales initiatives.

Your 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.

Profile Sought:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in sales leadership, preferably within the AI, SaaS, or tech industry.




• Proven ability to scale sales operations and penetrate international markets.




• Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.




• Experience in managing complex sales cycles and high-value deals.




• Data-driven mindset with a track record of achieving ambitious sales targets.




• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment.




• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.