Sr Dir II Tech Sales (m/w/d)

Liquid AI Technology Sales

Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Your tasks

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Technology Sales specialist to join the team responsible for building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions across a broad range of clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and Retail industries. The role is focused on nurturing and closing leads with various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, across new and existing clients. You will be working closely with a team dedicated to building and deploying today’s and tomorrow’s AI solutions focused on democratizing data and substantially increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our clients’ organizations.

Job Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by collaborating with client insight teams to expand the base of new and existing clients interested in our AI solutions and develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
• Conduct detailed presentations and demonstrations of our AI solutions, illustrating their benefits and alignment with client objectives.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships with various technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Work closely with client insight teams to ensure a cohesive approach throughout the sales cycle, from initial client engagement to deal closure and post-sale support.
• Leverage in-depth Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and/or Retail industry knowledge to understand market trends and client challenges to effectively position our AI solutions.
• Gather client feedback and market intelligence to guide on-going product enhancements and innovation.
• Maintain a pipeline and provide comprehensive updates on account status, including opportunities, trends, challenges, and competitive activities to ensure accurate sales forecasting and strategy adjustment.
• Act as a liaison between clients and cross-functional internal teams, ensuring the timely and successful deployment of our solutions.
• Lead sales team globally.

Your profile

Requirements

[4-5 requirements a candidate should have to be considered for the role]

• Minimum of 7 years experience in technology sales, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth in a senior sales role.
• Extensive experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and/or Retail industries with a deep understanding of the Market Research industry.
• Strong passion for AI overall and a deep understanding of AI technologies and their applications in business settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be creative and nimble when warranted as well the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional team management skills, including experience collaborating with diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, AI, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

What we offer

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization.

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location This position can be located in the following area(s): Germany