Sr. Sales Manager, Canada - Starlink Enterprise Sales

Xai
Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have enterprise sales experience in complex technology and strong relationships within Canada’s largest organizations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of exceeding revenue targets in enterprise sales
    — “Proven enterprise sales track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets”
  • Individuals who have experience selling technology solutions to Top Fortune accounts
    — “Experience selling complex technology, connectivity, or telecommunications solutions into large enterprise / Top Fortune accounts”
  • Candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset and ownership of business results
    — “Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership of business results”

Things to consider

  • Travel commitment is significant, with 25–50% of time spent traveling across Canada
    — “Willingness to travel approximately 25–50% of the time across Canada”
  • Must be based in Canada or willing to relocate, which may affect candidates outside the region
    — “Must be based in Canada (or willing to relocate)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your success in driving complex deals with Fortune 500 accounts
    — “consistently wins complex deals”
  • Showcase your ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers
    — “Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers”
  • Emphasize your experience in outbound prospecting and pipeline development
    — “Build a robust pipeline primarily through outbound prospecting”
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate Starlink’s value proposition clearly
    — “clearly communicate Starlink’s value proposition”
  • Demonstrate your collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
    — “Collaborate closely with resellers, channel partners, and internal teams”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Own and exceed revenue targets for assigned Canadian territory/accounts
  • Develop and execute territory strategy focused on large enterprise and Top Fortune accounts
  • Build a robust pipeline through outbound prospecting and networking
  • Conduct discovery and new business meetings
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree7+ years of enterprise sales experienceProven enterprise sales track record

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise SalesComplex Deal ManagementOutbound ProspectingNetworkingCRM ManagementSales StrategySales ForecastingSales PresentationsCustomer Relationship Management

Preferred

SLED SalesGovernment SalesChannel Partner Management

Stack & domain

Enterprise SalesComplex Technology SalesConnectivityTelecommunicationsCRMSales Activity ManagementSales CampaignsCustomer MeetingsPartner EngagementsIndustry EventsCommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem-solvingLeadershipEntrepreneurial MindsetIntellectual And Emotional IntelligenceResilience

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Starlink Enterprise Sales team is hiring a results-driven Sr. Sales Manager to drive Starlink adoption across Canada. This role reports directly into the Enterprise Sales Director – Canada and will play a key part in building Starlink’s enterprise presence in the Canadian market. Starlink delivers high-performance connectivity with the power to transform Canada’s largest enterprises, critical infrastructure, and organizations. 

The primary focus of this role is large enterprise and Top Fortune accounts, with secondary coverage of SLED and government opportunities. The ideal candidate is a high-performing hunter who thrives in a greenfield environment, builds strong relationships with Canada’s largest enterprise organizations and ecosystems, and consistently wins complex deals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own and exceed revenue targets for assigned Canadian territory/accounts with full accountability for pipeline and closed business

Develop and execute territory strategy focused primarily on large enterprise and Top Fortune accounts, followed by high-value SLED and government opportunities

Build a robust pipeline primarily through outbound prospecting, networking, and leveraging channel partners

Conduct discovery and new business meetings, qualify opportunities, and clearly communicate Starlink’s value proposition

Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at Canada’s largest enterprise organizations

Deliver compelling proposals and lead winning sales campaigns from first contact through close

Collaborate closely with resellers, channel partners, and internal teams (including the Canada Director, product, market access, and support) to co-sell and expand opportunities

Maintain accurate CRM hygiene, manage sales activity, and deliver weekly reports and quarterly business reviews

Represent Starlink professionally in customer meetings, partner engagements, and industry events across Canada

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree

7+ years of enterprise sales experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proven enterprise sales track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets 

Experience selling complex technology, connectivity, or telecommunications solutions into large enterprise / Top Fortune accounts 

Strong existing relationships or experience working within Canada’s largest enterprise organizations and ecosystems 

Experience with Canadian SLED (provincial, municipal, education) or government accounts as a secondary strength 

Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment 

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership of business results 

High intellectual and emotional intelligence, integrity, and resilience 

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills 

Highly detail-oriented, organized, and hardworking 

Strong interface skills with customers, resellers, and internal stakeholders 

Working knowledge of Starlink (or ability to quickly ramp) sufficient to communicate value to sophisticated enterprise buyers 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be based in Canada (or willing to relocate) 

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed 

Willingness to travel approximately 25–50% of the time across Canada to customers, partners, events, and other SpaceX locations as required 

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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