VP of Sales, AMER

DeepL • Austin, TX

3d • $212,500 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram, and our Blog.

Requirements

• Proven success leading sales managers and their teams, ideally within an enterprise B2B SaaS sales environment in the US or broader Americas market.
• Ability to identify, inspire, and coach Sales Managers, fostering their ability to lead high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with MEDDIC/MEDDICC or similar sales methodologies and structured sales playbooks.
• Self-directed and motivated to exceed expectations, with a passion for driving customer success and measurable revenue impact.
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments; comfortable managing change and ambiguity in a high-growth global company.
• A mix of scale-up agility and corporate rigor is highly desirable, with experience scaling teams across the Americas.
• Ability to operate effectively across diverse cultures and time zones, collaborating with teams in the US, Europe, and globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction and inspire Enterprise Sales Leaders and their teams to achieve excellence in both new business acquisition and customer expansion across the Americas.
• Hire, onboard, and coach Sales Leaders based in Austin and across the region, ensuring their success in managing and developing their Account Executive teams.
• Maintain deep knowledge of DeepL’s products and solutions, with a strong understanding of the enterprise segment, competitive landscape, and industry trends across North America and Latin America.
• Own the attainment of performance metrics for Sales Leaders and their teams, driving success across the full sales funnel.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—Sales Development, Solution Consultants, Customer Success, Product, and Marketing—to ensure alignment and optimize resources for the enterprise segment.
• Build, support, track, and analyze sales pipelines and team activities to identify and act on trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver accurate, predictable sales forecasts to senior leadership, highlighting progress, obstacles, and actionable insights.
• Establish and refine scalable policies, processes, and procedures to support enterprise revenue growth effectively across the AMER region.
• Roll up your sleeves to support your team and customers, demonstrating a customer-first mindset and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed