Remote Senior AI/HPC Solutions Account Executive

Cornelis Networks, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Performance incentives

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Cornelis Networks is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive direct sales in the Midwest, focusing on HPC/AI solutions for higher education and automotive sectors. The role requires a track record of meeting quotas, self-generated leads, and grant RFQ experience, with remote US work and up to 50% travel.

You will coordinate with channel and OEM partners, deliver customer presentations, and influence product strategy through market feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field.
• 7+ years of success selling HPC or AI solutions with quotas.
• Experience in a startup hunter sales environment with self-generated leads.
• Experience developing or supporting federal grant proposals (RFQs).
• Strong understanding of high-performance network interconnect technologies.
• Established relationships in higher education and automotive sectors.
• Proficient in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office; ethical standards.
• Willing to travel up to 50% and operate remotely in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute direct sales strategies to hit targets.
• Identify key end-customers by verticals and generate opportunities.
• Maintain and manage the sales pipeline in a CRM; report progress weekly.
• Collaborate with channel, partner, and OEM teams to advance deals.
• Deliver presentations to target customers and nurture the pipeline.

Skills

HPC/AI sales

Hunter sales

Grant RFQ experience

Industry relationships

CRM proficiency

Office productivity

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornelis Networks is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive direct sales in the Midwest, focusing on HPC/AI solutions for higher education and automotive sectors. The role requires a track record of meeting quotas, self-generated leads, and grant RFQ experience, with remote US work and up to 50% travel.

You will coordinate with channel and OEM partners, deliver customer presentations, and influence product strategy through market feedback.