Senior Account Executive, AGI/GenAI Builders

TELUS Digital

3d•$132,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

TELUS Digital is seeking a Senior Account Executive, AGI/GenAI Builders to join the AI Data Foundry team. This role focuses on acquiring high-quality, curated data for foundational models and expanding a portfolio of core client accounts while driving net-new market opportunities. The service offerings include Generative AI (building human-aligned datasets for LLMs), data for AI & robotics, data for search & ads, and off-the-shelf datasets for AI systems. The Senior Account Executive will report to the Senior Sales Director, AGI/GenAI Builders, and will be an individual contributor responsible for building executive relationships, developing account strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor for TELUS Digital's AI data training offerings. This role requires a consultative approach to complex sales motions within the evolving AGI/GenAI space.

Requirements

5+ years of Data & AI sales, with at least 1–2 years focused on selling AI Data Training services to AGI/GenAI Builders.
Demonstrated ability to personally close and expand high-value enterprise deals ($3M–$5M+), with a strong command of consultative and solution-based sales methodologies.
Experience building and executing long-term account strategies that deliver sustained, compounding revenue growth.
Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding individual revenue targets across a portfolio of large, complex enterprise accounts.
Exceptional executive presence with strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; able to engage credibly with stakeholders at the C-suite level.
A consultative, client-first mindset with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence cross-functional stakeholders both externally and internally.
Strong business acumen with the ability to develop executive-level materials, ROI-driven business cases, and compelling strategic narratives.
Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple complex deals simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
Proficiency in enterprise sales processes and CRM platforms, with Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
Significant knowledge of AGI/GenAI development workflows and AI data training services.
A genuine technical curiosity and the ability to engage meaningfully with technical buyers and solutions teams.
Deep understanding of the AGI/GenAI Builder ecosystem, including the key players, their data infrastructure challenges, and the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

Own and advance a pipeline of large, complex enterprise deals, leading all stages from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close.
Build trusted, consultative relationships with executive, technical, and operational stakeholders across multiple business units within target client accounts.
Develop and execute tailored account strategies that drive net-new revenue, client account expansion, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Lead strategic deal planning, including mutual close plans and executive alignment strategies, with a deep understanding of enterprise AI maturity and data annotation requirements.
Partner closely with Solutions Architecture and Delivery teams to craft compelling, technically credible value propositions tailored to the specific needs of AGI/GenAI Builder clients.
Act as the voice of the client internally, translating enterprise insights into actionable input that shapes product roadmap priorities, research direction, and delivery execution.
Collaborate with Marketing to align on campaigns, competitive messaging, and integrated strategies that accelerate pipeline generation and support sales objectives.
Stay ahead of market trends, competitive dynamics, and evolving client needs to bring proactive, informed perspectives to client conversations.
Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene, forecast accuracy, and account health reporting using Salesforce and associated sales tools.
Communicate clearly and consistently with the Senior Sales Director on deal status, risk factors, and growth opportunities within your portfolio.