FlexAI

Director, Sales

About FlexAI


Build and Deploy AI the right way, anywhere.


The FlexAI Compute Infrastructure Platform provides an "end-to-end AI compute layer" for running and managing workloads across any cloud, any GPU, and any deployment model (public, hybrid, or on-prem). It brings together "1-click simplicity" for users with "enterprise-grade orchestration, security, and automation" under the hood.


Founded by Brijesh Tripathi, who brings experience from Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel and Zoox, FlexAI is not just building a product – we’re shaping the future of AI. Our teams are strategically distributed across Silicon Valley and Bengaluru, united by a shared mission: to deliver more compute with less complexity.

 If you're passionate about shaping the future of artificial intelligence, driving innovation, and contributing to a sustainable and inclusive AI ecosystem, FlexAI is the place for you !


The Role

The Director of Sales will own revenue growth across strategic geographies, with a strong focus on:

  • Startup & scaleup AI native customers
  • Landing strategic lighthouse accounts
  • Building CSP, Neocloud and enterprise channel relationships
  • Scaling usage-based GPUaaS revenue

This is a builder role — you will both close deals directly and design the repeatable sales engine.


Key Responsibilities

1. Revenue Ownership & Execution

  • Drive ongoing revenue targets (initial focus: startup/scaleup and strategic CSP deals)  
  • Close 6–7+ deals per quarter in early-stage segments
  • Secure recurring usage contracts
  • Convert platform recurring users into paying customers
  • Own pipeline from outbound to close

2. Segment Strategy

Build and scale tailored sales motions for:

  • Startups & Scaleups – converting from usage-based GPUaaS to managed SaaS
  • Developer ecosystem
  • CSP / NeoCloud / AI Factory players – white-label Cloud Foundry offerings  
  • Enterprise AI teams

You will prioritize high-velocity startup deals while developing 1–2 high-value CSP opportunities.

3. Strategic Account Development

  • Close and expand strategic accounts (e.g., AI research orgs, GPU-intensive startups)
  • Build relationships with AI infra buyers (CTO, Head of AI, Head of Infrastructure)
  • Structure usage-based and license-based contracts aligned with FlexAI pricing models  

4. GTM & Marketing Collaboration

  • Partner on campaigns (Lemlist, AI outbound tools, events)  
  • Leverage events (e.g., GTC and major AI conferences) for pipeline acceleration  
  • Help shape messaging for FlexAI Cloud, Compute, and Cloud Foundry

5. Build the Sales Engine

  • Establish sales process, qualification framework, and forecasting discipline
  • Define pricing guardrails for usage-based GPUaaS deals
  • Implement CRM rigor and reporting
  • Hire and mentor 1–3 AEs, Solution Architects, BDRs as pipeline scales

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

  • 8+ years in B2B tech sales
  • 3–5+ years selling cloud infrastructure, GPU compute, AI platforms, or DevOps tooling
  • Experience closing:
    • Usage-based SaaS deals
    • Cloud infrastructure contracts
    • Enterprise or CSP partnerships
  • Prior experience working at a Series A/B startup highly preferred

Domain Fit:

You understand:

  • GPUaaS and AI compute economics
  • Kubernetes / VM / SLRM based cloud infra buyers
  • Startup and scaleup buying behavior
  • How to sell into AI-native companies

Traits:

  • Builder mentality — zero ego, high ownership
  • Comfortable selling technically complex infrastructure
  • Analytical with pricing and usage modeling
  • Strong network in AI/cloud ecosystem
  • Hands-on closer (not purely managerial)


The pay range for this role is:

150,000 - 200,000 USD per year (US San Francisco Bay Area)

Sales

Santa Clara, CA

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