Director of Sales

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Telnyx

Remote, US
Full-TimeRemote, USSales

Job Description

The Role:As we continue to expand across the Americas, we・€・re seeking a results-driven Director of Sales to lead our team of Account Executives in acquiring new customers and driving revenue across our complete product portfolio. You・€・ll play a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market execution, mentoring top talent, and building scalable, repeatable sales motion for a wide range of use cases・€・from enterprise-grade telecom to programmable Voice AI and beyond.

This role requires a strategic thinker and player-coach who・€・s as comfortable rolling up their sleeves in deals as they are leading a team toward aggressive growth goals.

Responsibilities:• Team Leadership & Development: Partner with Recruitment, onboard, and mentor a high-performing team of Account Executives, building a strong culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and execution.

  • Full-Suite Sales Enablement: Equip the team to effectively sell across Telnyx・€・s product ecosystem・€・including voice, messaging, networking, storage, and AI-powered communication tools.
  • Go-to-Market Strategy: Own and execute strategies to acquire new logos across mid-market and enterprise segments, and scale pipeline and bookings through consistent, process-driven execution.
  • Forecasting & Revenue Planning: Deliver accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting via Salesforce (SFDC), with strong focus on opportunity hygiene, conversion metrics, and sales operations rigor.
  • Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and SDR teams to create an integrated revenue engine and exceptional customer experience.
  • AI-Enhanced Solution Selling: Champion Telnyx・€・s AI-powered offerings, including Voice AI and real-time transcription, helping your team position these emerging solutions as part of comprehensive deals.
  • Sales Performance Optimization: Use data to identify performance trends, remove blockers, and implement process improvements that scale.
  • Act as a Telnyx evangelist in the field・€・at conferences, customer sessions, and virtual events・€・showcasing Telnyx・€・s differentiated platform.

What We're Looking For:• Proven experience building and leading successful B2B sales teams, ideally within high-growth or SaaS environments.

  • 8+ years in technology sales, with 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Track record of success selling into SMB and Enterprise segments, with experience handling both complex and transactional sales motions.
  • Familiarity with technical products and solution selling in API- or developer-led environments.
  • Strong forecasting and sales operations discipline.
  • Highly collaborative, data-driven, and committed to coaching and growth.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.

Bonus Points For:• Experience with Voice AI or other AI-powered communications technologies.

  • Experience selling APIs, PaaS, SaaS, CPaaS, infrastructure, or developer platforms.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, and other modern sales tech.
  • Background in telecom, networking, cloud infrastructure, or data platforms.

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