VP of Sales - Public Sector

Job description

Who are we? Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that. 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. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft. We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us! Role Overview As our VP of Sales - Public Sector, you will spearhead year-over-year revenue growth by developing and executing on enterprise level PUBSEC customer acquisition strategies across the region. You will drive long-term success through strategic development, coaching, and expanding Cohere’s presence in the public sector. In this pivotal leadership role, you will cultivate and guide our sales team to exceed revenue targets and organizational goals, while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Candidates must be based in North America to be considered for this career opportunity. Key Responsibilities As our VP of Public Sector Sales you will: Develop, execute, and lead a comprehensive go-to-market growth strategy and sales plan for the Public Sector, driving revenue growth and market expansion working with other regional sales teams. Provide sales and operational leadership to Cohere’s PUBSEC sales team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and priorities. Partner with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to synchronize sales efforts with broader company goals. Represent Cohere at PUBSEC industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities, as well as with regulators and government agencies, in collaboration with other regional and global leaders in Cohere. Manage and nurture relationships with government decision-makers and partners to ensure Cohere’s success in the region. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, negotiating and closing high-value deals. Collaborate with glob…