AI Platform Sales Specialist FSI

Job Summary

The Red Hat North America Technology Sales team is looking for an AI Platform Sales Specialist (SSP) to join our team. This position is a highly technical sales support role that will ensure successful Go-To-Market (GTM) execution for Red Hat AI Strategy in the Financial Services sector. This role requires a deep understanding of the importance of delivering productive outcomes using the Red Hat AI Portfolio enabling direct sales account team peers and partners to do the same with customers. The ideal candidate will have a background leading development teams in delivering applications to production consulting and/or driving sales of both generative and predictive AI technologies specifically for FSI customers. This role requires both customer-facing front line developers to CxO and evangelism conversations. Much of this role requires consulting on the GTM with Products and Engineering and mentoring in the execution of winning sales plays in partnership with Cloud Service Providers SIs and 3rd party ISVs.

What you will do:

• Consult on and enable successful execution of Data Science AI/ML and Generative AI solutions in assigned geo focusing on Red Hat AI GTM.

• Educate customers and stakeholders on the value of Red Hats Data Science AI/ML and Generative AI offerings highlighting their applications and benefits.

• Lead and enable on hyper-competitive sales situations for the Data Science AI/ML and Generative AI portfolio leveraging expertise in Predictive Analytics and Generative AI development practices.

• Serve as a geo-level bi-directional conduit of GTM for Red Hat AI between sales products engineering marketing enablement and customer success ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

• Work closely with Red Hat AI product teams providing feedback and identifying gaps in the offering to drive continuous improvement.

• Build lasting relationships with cloud providers and other 3rd parties for joint GTM focusing on Data Science AI/ML and Generative AI solutions.

• Interface with regional sales leadership for account planning and GTM ensuring alignment and effective execution of Red Hat AI sales strategies.

What you will bring:

• 8 years of Data Science and/or AI/ML application development practices and architectures.

• 8 years of experience selling to FSI customers

• Subject matter expert in Data Science and Data Engineering concepts Predictive Analytics and/or Generative AI development practices

• Working knowledge of full stack AI development and deployment tools including Feature Stores Vector Databases Embedding Models ETL tooling and modern programming languages/frameworks

• Experience with Kubernetes ecosystem including competing technologies and Cloud Service Providers with established account relationships

• Understanding of DevOps agile and similar concepts

• Working knowledge of full stack application development and deployment tools including those of build deployment project management automation source code management testing quality/security monitoring APM and configuration of the same to deliver applications to production

• Executive presence with public speaking skills

• Expert Practitioner of the Challenger Sales Model

• Entrepreneurial mindset

Nice to have:

• Computer Science or other technical degree with an MBA emphasizing a strong foundation in technical and business acumen.

• Previous experience as a sales engineer technical sales or similar role highlighting expertise in driving sales and technical conversations in the Data Science AI/ML and Generative AI space.

• Experience working with cloud providers and other 3rd parties for joint GTM leveraging relationships to drive indirect sales and co-selling opportunities.

• Background in leading development teams in delivering applications to production consulting and/or driving sales of Red Hat AI solutions demonstrating a deep understanding of customer challenges and the ability to propose credible solutions.

• Strong relationships with Cloud Service Provider account teams executives and industry partners with the ability to grow and maintain these relationships to drive co-selling and indirect sales opportunities.

• Technical and/or Sales role experience working directly for hyperscalers or in partner ecosystem

Pay Transparency

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About Red Hat

Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux cloud container and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40 countries our associates work flexibly across work environments from in-office to office-flex to fully remote depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas no matter their title or tenure. Were a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative passionate people ready to contribute their ideas help solve complex problems and make an impact.

Benefits
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
Leave benefits including disability paid family medical leave and paid military leave
Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan family planning reimbursement tuition reimbursement transportation expense account employee assistance program and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

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