Cohere

AI

SeniorManager,InsideSales

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Manager, Inside Sales at Cohere. Skills: Inside Sales Leadership, Revenue Growth, Team Scaling, AI Platform Sales. Lead and scale a high-performing inside sales team. Develop and execute strategic sales plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Exceeding revenue targets; Contributing to the company’s long-term success; Meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets; Maximizing efficiency, productivity, and win rates across the sales funnel

Industry & Context.

AI

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of sales leadership experience, managing and scaling inside sales teams in SaaS, AI, or enterprise software, Demonstrated ability to drive significant revenue growth and exceed sales targets, ability to mentor, motivate, and develop sales talent, Proven ability to develop and execute sales strategies, Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, Experience optimizing sales processes, tools, and workflows, Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, Advanced experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot

Nice to Have

Experience in a startup or fast-growth environment with a track record of scaling sales teams from the ground up, Familiarity with Cohere’s AI platform or similar technologies, Knowledge of sales enablement tools, methodologies, and best practices, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related MBA preferred, Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective sales operations

What You'll Do.

Lead and scale a high-performing inside sales team

Develop and execute strategic sales plans

Streamline sales processes

Track and analyze key sales metrics

Provide actionable insights

Ensure the team has the knowledge and resources to effectively sell Cohere’s AI platform

and develop inside sales representatives

and performance metrics

Conduct regular coaching sessions

and performance reviews

Monitor and optimize the sales pipeline

Collaborate with marketing to refine lead generation strategies

Work with Solutions Architects and Product Managers to address technical questions

Analyze sales data to identify trends

and recommend strategic improvements

Represent the sales team in cross-functional meetings

Oversee budget management for the sales team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with marketing, product, customer success, and finance teams to align sales efforts with broader business objectives; Represent the sales team in cross-functional meetings and contribute to high-level strategic planning; Work with Solutions Architects and Product Managers to address technical questions and provide demos or proof of concepts

Communication Scope

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling way

Full Job Description

Who are we? Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products. Join us on our mission and shape the future! Why This Role? As the Senior Manager of Inside Sales at Cohere, you will be a key leader in driving revenue growth and scaling the company’s sales operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing the entire inside sales function, from team leadership and strategy development to pipeline optimization and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for ensuring the team is equipped to sell Cohere’s cutting-edge AI solutions effectively while exceeding revenue targets and contributing to the company’s long-term success. In this role, you will: - Lead and Scale the Team: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing inside sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. - Drive Revenue Growth: Develop and execute strategic sales plans that directly contribute to meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets. - Optimize Sales Operations: Streamline processes, tools, and workflows to maximize efficiency, productivity, and win rates across the sales funnel. - Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with marketing, product, customer success, and finance teams to alig

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