Enterprise Account Executive (Chicago) at Cerio
United States
<p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Help Build the Future of Enterprise AI Infrastructure</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Enterprise AI is changing how organizations think about technology infrastructure, and Cerio is helping shape what comes next. We’re building an open systems platform designed to make AI and accelerated computing more efficient, scalable, and sustainable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">As an Enterprise Account Executive, you’ll have the opportunity to help define a growing market, build strategic relationships with senior technology leaders, and create opportunities with enterprise customers. This role is ideal for a commercially driven, entrepreneurial sales leader who thrives on opening doors, solving complex customer challenges, and helping build something significant.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">What You'll Do</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Build strategic enterprise relationships</span> with C-suite, business, and technical decision-makers, positioning Cerio as a trusted partner in AI infrastructure transformation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Create and grow pipeline</span> through targeted account development, executive engagement, industry networks, and strategic partners</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Lead complex enterprise sales cycles</span> from initial engagement through close, navigating buying committees, building consensus, negotiating, and driving deals forward</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Connect technology to business value</span> by translating complex infrastructure solutions into clear outcomes around growth, innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Shape Cerio’s go-to-market strategy</span> by bringing customer and market insights into messaging, positioning, sales plays, and growth opportunities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Collaborate across the organization</span> with leadership, technical teams, delivery teams, and partners to win opportunities and deliver strong customer outcomes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Drive predictable growth</span> through disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and accountability for revenue results</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">What you bring</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">7+ years of enterprise technology sales experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A demonstrated track record of exceeding revenue targets</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience selling strategic technology solutions to executive buyers</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Success building pipeline through proactive business development</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise buying environments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong business acumen and executive communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Experience developing account strategies that drive long-term growth</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">AI and machine learning platforms</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Cloud infrastructure</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Data center technologies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Networking and infrastructure solutions</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">High-performance computing (HPC)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">GPU and accelerated computing environments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Enterprise software platforms</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Hybrid cloud and modern infrastructure solutions</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Why Join Cerio</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This is a pivotal time in the evolution of enterprise AI infrastructure at Cerio. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape an emerging market, work closely with leadership, and make a meaningful impact as we grow. For an ambitious, high-performing sales professional, this is a chance to build your career while helping customers navigate one of the most important technology shifts of our time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Total Rewards</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Compensation for this role is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. Cerio offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive base salary, performance-based sales incentive plan, health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About Cerio</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Cerio is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices and projects spanning international markets and Centers of Excellence across Europe and North America. Cerio is creating new scale economics for the AI and cloud era through an open systems platform designed to enable a more sustainable and efficient data center. </span><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Our innovation has no boundaries. We have built a culture that embraces flexibility, collaboration, and high performance, supporting both remote and hybrid work environments. Learn more about us at <a href="https://www.cerio.ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.cerio.ai</a> </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Cerio is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. In addition, Cerio is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of your candidate experience so we can better support you. You can reach us here: hr@cerio.io </em></span></p>
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