Strategic AI Infrastructure Director (DACH)

Data Direct Networks; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Job summary

Data Direct Networks is seeking a Client Director – Strategic AI Infrastructure to drive revenue growth in the DACH region. This role targets enterprise and research customers building large-scale AI and HPC environments.

You will partner with customers, engineers, and partners to design AI infrastructure solutions that support GPU computing and large model training. The position requires a proven track record in enterprise tech sales and relationship building.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise technology sales.
• Demonstrated experience selling AI infrastructure, HPC solutions, cloud platforms, or enterprise data center technologies.
• Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles involving technical buyers and executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure ecosystems and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Strategic AI Client Director within the assigned DACH region, driving adoption of DDN’s AI infrastructure solutions across enterprise and research organizations.
• Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans targeting organizations building large-scale AI and high-performance computing environments.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities across industries including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, technology, research institutions, and large enterprise organizations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior technical leaders, AI infrastructure teams, and executive decision-makers within target accounts.
• Partner with solutions architects and engineering teams to design and present AI infrastructure and high-performance data storage solutions.
• Deliver compelling presentations, product demonstrations, and proposals showcasing the value of DDN’s AI-optimized storage platforms.
• Manage the full enterprise sales cycle including pipeline development, forecasting, contract negotiation, and deal closure.
• Develop strong relationships with channel partners, system integrators, OEM partners, and distributors to expand market reach.
• Stay current on market trends related to AI infrastructure, GPU computing, large-scale model training, and high-performance data environments.
• Represent DDN at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to generate new opportunities and strengthen market presence.

Skills

Enterprise technology sales

AI infrastructure

HPC solutions

Complex enterprise sales cycles

Strategic account development

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Job description

Data Direct Networks is seeking a Client Director – Strategic AI Infrastructure to drive revenue growth in the DACH region. This role targets enterprise and research customers building large-scale AI and HPC environments.

You will partner with customers, engineers, and partners to design AI infrastructure solutions that support GPU computing and large model training. The position requires a proven track record in enterprise tech sales and relationship building.