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VP of Sales, AMER

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Salary
$212,500 - $275K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

DeepL is seeking a VP of Sales, AMER to lead the Americas region for a cutting-edge global AI company, based in Austin or San Francisco with hybrid work flexibility. This second-line leadership role is ideal for an experienced sales executive ready to drive enterprise growth and scale high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

In this position, the VP of Sales will provide strategic direction and operational rigor to five reporting Sales Leaders across North America, Latin America, and Canada. The candidate will oversee both Mid-Market and Enterprise segments, guiding teams that sell human-like translation, writing improvement, and real-time voice translation solutions. The role involves close collaboration across departments to secure major enterprise logos and expand customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Inspire and direct Enterprise Sales Leaders and account teams to hit targets for new business acquisition and customer expansion across the Americas.
Hire, onboard, and coach sales managers located in Austin and throughout the regional footprint.
Own performance metric attainment across the entire sales funnel and deliver predictable forecasts to senior leadership.
Build, track, and analyze sales pipelines, identifying key trends and operational improvements.
Establish and scale structured processes, policies, and procedures to support enterprise revenue expansion.
Partner cross-sectionally with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Solution Consultants, and Sales Development teams.
Maintain product knowledge of DeepL solutions and understand the competitive landscape across North and Latin America.

Requirements

Proven background successfully leading sales managers and teams within an enterprise B2B SaaS environment in the Americas.
Strong expertise in coaching geographically distributed teams and managing secondary line leadership.
Familiarity with structured sales methodologies and playbooks such as MEDDIC or MEDDICC.
Highly self-directed, results-oriented mindset with a dedication to customer success.
Ability to thrive amid change and ambiguity within a rapidly scaling organization.
Cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively across international time zones.

Skills and Tools

Enterprise sales leadership
Pipeline management and forecasting
MEDDIC or MEDDICC sales methodology
Cross-functional collaboration
Operational excellence and process scaling

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $212,500 and $275,000 USD.
Virtual shares providing a stake in the company's future growth.
Hybrid work model with a requirement to visit the office twice per week, supported by flexible working hours.
Thirty days of annual leave in addition to public holidays.
Access to mental health resources and local benefits packages tailored to the employee's location.
Monthly full-day hacking sessions known as Hack Fridays.
Regular in-person team events, business unit gatherings, and company-wide celebrations.

About the Company

DeepL is a global AI research and product business founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski. Supported by investors like Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures, the organization employs roughly 1,000 people globally. More than 200,000 businesses and millions of individuals trust its Language AI platform for secure translation and communication solutions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official DeepL careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

Where is the VP of Sales, AMER role located?

This position can be based out of San Francisco, California, or Austin, Texas, utilizing a hybrid work model.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary ranges from $212,500 to $275,000 USD.

How many direct reports will this role have?

This is a second-line leadership position with five Sales Leaders reporting directly to the VP of Sales.

What travel or office schedule is required?

DeepL operates on a hybrid work schedule requiring team members to come into the office twice a week.

What methodology is preferred for sales tracking?

Familiarity with MEDDIC, MEDDICC, or similar structured sales methodologies and playbooks is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official DeepL careers page.

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