Hiring: Accelerator & Sales Director Company: Talentfoot Executive Search Location: West Windsor, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:12:36 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI About the job Experience: •4 to 8 years of progressive experience in business development, account management, or a related go to market role, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. •8 years of progressive experience in business development, account management, or a related go to market role, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Required Skills: •Manage and grow an existing $1.5 million portfolio of corporate partnerships, serving as the primary local point of contact to ensure strong engagement and renewal. •Identify, cultivate, and close new corporate partnerships with organizations across the state interested in engaging with the local AI startup ecosystem, with typical contract values ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 annually. •Build and maintain relationships with senior technology stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs, and Chief AI Officers, positioning the organization as a trusted advisor on innovation strategy. •Represent the organization publicly at industry events, pitch days, and innovation forums to build market visibility and generate new business opportunities. •Collaborate closely with the local program and analyst team to ensure smooth execution of accelerator programming and cohort milestones. •Contribute insight to the technical and business diligence process supporting the local venture fund's investment activity, helping guide capital deployment decisions. •Track and report on partnership health, pipeline development, and program performance to inform strategy and resourcing decisions. •Serve as a key relationship manager and spokesperson with academic, government, and community stakeholders connected to the program. Qualifications: •A proven track record of exceeding revenue or partnership targets in a complex, consultative B2B sales environment. •Demonstrated experience selling to and building relationships with C-suite executives, such as CIOs, CTOs, or similar technology leaders, within enterprise or corporate settings. •Prior exposure to innovation programs, venture capital, or the startup ecosystem. •A self-starter mindset with comfort operating in an ambiguous, less structured environment. Compensation: •$150,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!