Apera AI · 2 months ago
Director of Sales (US & Canada)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveApera AI is an innovative startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. They are seeking a revenue leader who will own pipeline, forecast, and expansion in the US and Canada, focusing on both field execution and strategic acceleration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Achieve 100%+ revenue targets
Be on-site with customers 3–4 days a weeks 3 out of every 4 weeks
Coach SAMs and BDMs on customer qualification, progression, and expansion
Run tight weekly deal clinics and activity audits
Drive CRM accuracy and forecast precision
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in a sales leadership role, preferably in technology or manufacturing sectors
Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed revenue targets
Experience in coaching and developing high-performance sales teams
Strong understanding of CRM systems and sales forecasting
Ability to engage with executives at top manufacturing accounts
Willingness to travel and be on-site with customers 3–4 days a week
Preferred
Experience in robotics, AI, or machine vision technologies
Background in building and scaling sales processes in a startup environment
Familiarity with pipeline management and sales cadence discipline
Company
Apera AI
Apera AI provides 4D Vision technology for industrial robotics, enhancing speed, reliability, and scalability in manufacturing automation.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$11.76MKey Investors
BDC Capitallobby capitalWUTIF
2025-03-29Series A
2023-08-24Seed· $7.7M
2021-09-01Convertible Note· $1.98M
Leadership Team
Sina Afrooze
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-24
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