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Title: Gen AI Cloud & Data Sales Executive
Location: New York
Position Type: Full-time
Industry: Edtech - Higher Education Universities, K12 schools and Districts, Virtual schools, Edtech companies.
**Overview:**
Client is looking for a results-driven Gen AI Cloud & Data Sales Executive to spearhead our growth in Gen AI cloud infrastructure and data-centric services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS with exposure to Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Microsoft Azure, and a strong grasp of data and AI-led transformations. This role focuses on driving digital adoption among EdTech companies, publishers, K 12 institutions, universities, and enterprise learning departments through cloud-native and data-powered solutions.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Own and drive sales of Gen AI Cloud and Data solutions across assigned accounts.
* Develop and execute comprehensive territory and account strategies to meet sales targets.
* Identify new opportunities in:
* Cloud-native application and infrastructure modernization
* Data platform modernization (data lakes, lakehouses, ETL/ELT workflows)
* Advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization tools
* AI/ML adoption through scalable cloud data pipelines
* Compliance-ready data storage and disaster recovery solutions
* Cloud FinOps: performance tuning and cost optimization
* Cloud-focused staffing needs: Data Engineers, Cloud Architects, AI specialists
* Build trusted relationships with technology and business stakeholders (CTOs, CIOs, CDOs).
* Act as a strategic advisor-presenting how cloud + data can solve education-specific business problems.
* Deliver product demonstrations, data solution workshops, and joint business planning sessions.
* Lead the proposal and contract negotiation process, collaborating with pre-sales, legal, and delivery teams.
* Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and forecast using CRM tools.
* Stay current with evolving trends in data platforms, AI/ML, LLMs, privacy regulations, and Google Cloud Platform ecosystem advancements.
**Required Qualifications and Experience:**
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Demonstrated success selling to clients in EdTech, publishing, K 12/higher education, and/or enterprise L&D.
* 5 years of experience in cloud/data sales, preferably with a focus on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
* AWS or Google Cloud Platform Sales certification is mandatory; Azure experience is a strong plus.
* Familiarity with tools like BigQuery, Vertex AI, Looker, Dataflow, and Dataproc.
* Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical possibilities.
* Strong storytelling, communication, and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
* Comfort navigating complex enterprise sales cycles.