Sales Lead - Artificial Intelligence

CIEL HR; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL HR is seeking a seasoned Sales Lead to spearhead our AI product division. This role defines and executes go-to-market strategy, engages with C-suite executives, and drives revenue growth by translating AI capabilities into tangible business value.

You will collaborate with product management and engineering to align the roadmap with market needs, mentor a high-performing sales team, and navigate a hybrid Chennai work model balancing client engagements with office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex sales cycles for SaaS products, with a proven track record of closing high-ticket enterprise deals.
• Ability to articulate the nuances of AI and machine learning technologies to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and confidence in technical discussions.
• Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate intricate organizational hierarchies.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret market trends, track sales metrics, and adjust strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, complemented by a history of professional growth in fast-paced technology environments.
• High degree of adaptability to a hybrid work culture in Chennai, balancing office-based collaboration with the flexibility required for client-facing engagements.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in high-growth technology sales, specifically within the AI and SaaS domains.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end sales lifecycle for AI-based SaaS products to meet and exceed aggressive revenue targets and market penetration goals.
• Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with enterprise clients to ensure long-term partnerships and recurring revenue growth.
• Translate complex technical AI capabilities into compelling business value propositions for non-technical stakeholders to accelerate deal closures.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product and marketing teams to refine sales collateral and product positioning based on real-time market feedback.
• Mentor and guide a high-performing sales team to foster a culture of excellence, data-driven decision-making, and consistent performance.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

AI/ML understanding

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sales analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Sales Lead to spearhead our AI product division. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market strategy for our cutting-edge AI solutions, acting as the primary bridge between our technical innovation and market needs. You will engage with C-suite executives and key decision-makers to solve complex business challenges through AI-driven automation and intelligence. By collaborating closely with product management and engineering teams, you will ensure that our roadmap aligns with market demands, ultimately driving significant revenue growth and establishing our brand as a leader in the AI space. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI adoption while working in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the end-to-end sales lifecycle for AI-based SaaS products to meet and exceed aggressive revenue targets and market penetration goals.
• Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with enterprise clients to ensure long-term partnerships and recurring revenue growth.
• Translate complex technical AI capabilities into compelling business value propositions for non-technical stakeholders to accelerate deal closures.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product and marketing teams to refine sales collateral and product positioning based on real-time market feedback.
• Mentor and guide a high-performing sales team to foster a culture of excellence, data-driven decision-making, and consistent performance.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex sales cycles for SaaS products, with a proven track record of closing high-ticket enterprise deals.
• Ability to articulate the nuances of AI and machine learning technologies to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and confidence in technical discussions.
• Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate intricate organizational hierarchies.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret market trends, track sales metrics, and adjust strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, complemented by a history of professional growth in fast-paced technology environments.
• High degree of adaptability to a hybrid work culture in Chennai, balancing office-based collaboration with the flexibility required for client-facing engagements.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in high-growth technology sales, specifically within the AI and SaaS domains.