About the job
About the Role
Descript is revolutionizing the way teams create, collaborate, and communicate through video and audio. As we continue to expand and enhance our presence in the enterprise sector, we are in search of a remarkable Sales Director for the US to spearhead our next phase of growth. This is an exceptional chance to build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of Account Executives while partnering with some of the world’s most innovative companies, helping them transform their content creation processes using AI-driven workflows.
In your capacity as a senior sales leader, you will be instrumental in shaping our go-to-market strategy. You will establish high standards for hiring, coaching, and developing elite sales talent. By fostering a culture that emphasizes strong fundamentals, disciplined execution, and a steadfast commitment to customer success, your leadership will influence enterprise organizations in adopting AI-enhanced video creation at scale — positioning you as a key player in building one of the most prestigious go-to-market organizations in the SaaS industry.
If you are passionate about constructing category-defining teams, thrive in high-growth environments, and aspire to leave an indelible impact on the future of AI-powered content creation, we look forward to meeting you.
Your Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Growth
- Recruit, lead, and mentor a US-based team of Enterprise Account Executives focused on acquiring and expanding high-value customer accounts.
- Establish clear expectations, operational rhythms, and performance metrics to consistently meet and exceed Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) goals.
- Foster a high-trust, high-accountability culture where top performers can excel and achieve their career best.
Sales Strategy & Execution
- Oversee pipeline health for your segment, ensuring predictable future revenue through meticulous qualification, forecasting, and deal analysis.
- Promote a proactive outbound and pipeline generation culture; ensure every team member masters prospecting fundamentals and takes charge of top-of-funnel activities.
- Enhance and execute strategic account plans to deepen engagement at the executive level, unlock new use cases, and accelerate growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment on messaging, customer outcomes, lifecycle strategies, and enterprise operational efficiency.
- Provide structured feedback to Go-To-Market and Product leadership, grounded in customer insights, to guide roadmap and narrative development.

