AI Deployment Strategist - Palo Alto

Mistral AI • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

As an AI Deployment Strategist, you will drive the adoption and deployment of Mistral’s AI solutions, working closely with customers from strategic vision to production implementation. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, and hands-on deployment, ensuring our customers achieve transformative outcomes. You will partner with senior executives to design AI roadmaps, collaborate with the Applied AI team to deliver solutions in production, and ensure seamless transitions from presales to postsales. Your work will directly contribute to customer success, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and are passionate about turning AI potential into real-world impact.

Requirements

• 2+ years in a client-facing strategic role (e.g., management consulting, value engineering, or technical sales).
• You hold a degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, etc.).
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges into actionable solutions.
• Executive presence and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders (VP, C-level).
• Foundational knowledge of AI/ML/Data Science, with the credibility to advise both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience prototyping proofs-of-concept (Python, JavaScript, or similar) to demonstrate value.
• Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable leading through influence in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with sales qualification frameworks (e.g., MEDDPICC) and value-based selling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level workshops to identify business challenges and opportunities where Mistral’s AI can drive step-change improvements.
• Co-create AI adoption roadmaps with customers, articulating the 'art of the possible' and a clear path to value.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to develop business cases, quantify ROI, and align solutions with customer objectives.
• Architect end-to-end AI solutions, integrating Mistral’s models and platform into customer workflows and technical infrastructure.
• Partner with the Applied AI team to design, prototype, and deploy AI solutions in production, ensuring scalability and impact.
• Own the execution of pilot projects and proofs-of-value, demonstrating the potential of our technology and paving the way for full-scale deployment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding their AI strategy and ensuring they maximize the value of their investment in Mistral.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to business outcomes, and communicate progress to executive sponsors.
• Proactively identify expansion opportunities within accounts, building on initial successes to drive long-term partnerships.
• Act as the bridge between customers and Mistral’s internal teams, synthesizing feedback to influence product and research roadmaps.
• Develop reusable assets, best practices, and playbooks to scale go-to-market efforts and ensure consistent delivery excellence.
• Travel (~30-60%) to foster deep client relationships and support on-site deployment.

Benefits

• Competitive cash salary and equity
• Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered
• 401K: 6% matching
• Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport
• Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis
• Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
• Meal voucher: $400 monthly allowance for meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees