Apera AI · 2 months ago
Director of Sales (US & Canada)
Detroit
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveApera AI is an innovative startup based in Vancouver, focused on robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are seeking a Director of Sales (US & Canada) to own pipeline, forecast, and expansion in a critical region for growth, blending field execution with strategic acceleration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Achieve 100%+ revenue targets
Be on-site with customers 3–4 days a weeks 3 out of every 4 weeks
Coach SAMs and BDMs on customer qualification, progression, and expansion
Run tight weekly deal clinics and activity audits
Drive CRM accuracy and forecast precision
Qualification
Required
Experience in a quota-carrying sales leadership role
Proven track record of achieving revenue targets
Ability to coach and develop high-performance sales teams
Experience engaging with executives at top manufacturing accounts
Strong understanding of pipeline management and sales discipline
Willingness to travel and be on-site with customers 3–4 days a week
Experience with CRM systems and sales forecasting
Company
Apera AI
Apera AI provides 4D Vision technology for industrial robotics, enhancing speed, reliability, and scalability in manufacturing automation.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$11.76MKey Investors
BDC Capitallobby capitalWUTIF
2025-03-29Series A
2023-08-24Seed· $7.7M
2021-09-01Convertible Note· $1.98M
Leadership Team
Sina Afrooze
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-24
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