On-site
SaaS
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About this role
Why Faculty? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here.We don’t chase hype cycles.
We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well.
We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence.Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology.AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen.
About the role As a Sales Director at Faculty, you will lead the sale of large-scale strategic AI engagements, building trusted C-suite relationships and establishing Faculty as the essential partner for the world's largest companies pursuing transformative AI initiatives.
You will drive high-impact growth by navigating complex sales cycles, collaborating closely with key strategic partners like Accenture, and shaping bold, differentiated commercial solutions that empower Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 organisations to harness the full power of artificial intelligence.
What you'll be doingBuilding and managing a qualified pipeline of high-value strategic opportunities directly across target enterprises and joint Accenture partnership channels.Leading end-to-end sales processes from initial executive engagement through to contract signature, orchestrating technical scoping, solution design, commercial negotiations, procurement, and legal reviews.Developing enduring executive relationships with C-suite sponsors at global enterprise accounts, positioning Faculty as thei
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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