AI Infrastructure Senior Manager, Sales (US Market)

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning ourselves at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees globally from ~70 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a results-driven AI Infrastructure Senior Manager, Sales to spearhead our expansion into the U.S. market, driving revenue growth through the sale of cutting-edge AI infrastructure solutions. You will drive revenue growth through the sale of advanced infrastructure solutions that support artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven workloads. This role requires the ability to engage technical stakeholders on complex AI infrastructure needs, strong tactical planning, and a strong sales acumen to close high-value deals. As part of our dynamic team, you will work closely with enterprise customers, cloud partners, and internal technical teams to identify client needs, propose custom solutions, and close deals that enable AI at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate New Business: Drive net new business by identifying, qualifying, and closing opportunities related to AI infrastructure (GPUs, data center compute, storage, networking, MLOps platforms, etc.).
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their AI/ML needs, qualify opportunities, and design tailored infrastructure solutions that meet performance, scalability, and budget needs.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with technical decision-makers including CIOs, CTOs, ML/AI leaders, and infrastructure architects.
• Customer Solutions: Consult with customers to understand their AI/ML challenges and design infrastructure solutions that meet performance, scalability, and budget requirements.
• Collaboration and Sales Strategy: Partner with product and engineering teams to stay up-to-date on the latest offerings and tailor pitches accordingly.
• Pipeline Management and Reporting: Build pipeline and forecast sales performance accurately using CRM tools.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Present at industry events, webinars, and customer briefings to promote solutions and provide competitive market insights to help shape product roadmap and sales strategy.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with enterprise procurement and legal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of total experience in B2B enterprise technology sales, particularly in AI/ML, HPC, cloud infrastructure, or data center solutions
• Deep understanding of AI/ML workload requirements and the supporting compute/storage/networking ecosystem (e.g., NVIDIA GPUs, Kubernetes, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Familiarity with hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lifecycle management tools.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles, navigating enterprise procurement and legal processes.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and driving new business in a competitive market.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and be hands-on in building solutions from scratch. This includes the ability to work directly with technical teams, manage challenges, and ensure practical, scalable solutions are developed in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Selling into AI-intensive industries such as finance, healthcare, life sciences, or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of MLOps tools, data labeling platforms, and model lifecycle management.
• Experience working with large hyperscalers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and top-tier technology companies is preferable but not essential.
• Technical certifications or hands-on experience with AI or cloud infrastructure technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $ 167,050.00 in our lowest geographic market to $250,600.00 in our highest geographic market. The actual base salary will be determined by various factors, including the position’s location, job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and relevant education or training.

Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit-based salary increases, annual bonuses, and long-term incentive plans, which are contingent on individual and company performance. Additionally, some positions offer the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization targets.

As a full-time employee, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including leading healthcare options (medical, dental, and vision insurance), a 401(k) plan with company matching, company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, and various well-being benefits, among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Core42 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact us at USA-ExternalCandidates@core42.ai.