Enterprise AI Development Strategist
Scale AI · San Francisco, CA · Enterprise Sales · listed May 27, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Entry level
Experience asked
1–4 years
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$80,000 – $100,000 USD
Requirements listed
7
Length
919 words
In the posting’s own words
This role is designed as a bridge into strategic enterprise AI sales and is ideal for experienced outbound or mid-market sales professionals looking to transition into enterprise AI sales. Unlike traditional SDR roles, this position is structured as a closing-capable role with meaningful ownership over customer engagement, qualification strategy, and pipeline generation.
What it asks for · 7
- 1-2 years of experience as an account executive OR 4+ years of experience in outbound sales, business development, SDR, BDR, or closing roles
- Demonstrated ability to generate qualified pipeline and exceed activity or revenue targets
- Ability to educate customers on complex technical concepts and workflows
- Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop expertise in AI fundamentals and enterprise AI workflows
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and sales leadership
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Technical curiosity or familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data infrastructure highly valued
What the job covers
- Own outbound prospecting and customer engagement through Stage 2 qualification
- Drive customer outreach and education during the M1 phase of the sales process
- Build trust with prospective customers and teach them about Scale AI’s capabilities, AI workflows, and output methodology
- Lead discovery conversations to identify and qualify high-potential enterprise opportunities
- Develop key narratives, content, and research through Stage 2 qualification
- Lead cross-functional coordination, including with Solutions Engineering, Marketing, and GTM Strategy
- Partner closely with Account Executives to transition qualified opportunities into active deal cycles
- Develop a strong understanding of enterprise AI deployment patterns and customer use cases
- Maintain strong CRM hygiene and pipeline visibility using Salesforce and related sales tools
- Operate effectively within a verticalized sales organization across industries including Consumer, Financial and Professional Services, and Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS)
- Thrive in a fast-moving environment while balancing customer education, outbound activity, and pipeline quality
Tools and skills named
Go to market
- Outbound5×
- Salesforce2×
- Enterprise sales
- Go-to-market
- Pipeline generation
- SaaS
Ways of working
- Cross-functional3×
- Slack
Models & research
- Machine learning
Words the posting leans on
- sales11×
- customer9×
- enterprise9×
- pipeline5×
- experience4×
- outbound4×
- skills4×
- cross-functional3×
- develop3×
- enterprise sales3×
- infrastructure3×
- stage qualification3×
- technical3×
- transition3×
- workflows3×
- account executives2×
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