Sales Director

Cerence Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote US Full-time Director Sales Leadership

Leadership Sales Leadership role at Cerence. Remote, United States of America · full-time · $148,200–$237,100 base.

SalaryStated by Cerence

$148,200 – $237,100

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Close large dealer-group deals spanning multiple rooftops
Lead discovery, pricing discussions, negotiations, demos, and pilots for high-value opportunities
Carry deals through the sales cycle from pipeline to signed contract
Guide pilots toward paid conversion while maintaining pipeline quality
Develop ties with dealer principals, general managers, and service heads

What you bring

At least ten years of automotive or dealer SaaS sales experience
An established dealer network is preferred

Who this fits

This role suits a senior seller who can win enterprise dealer-group business and build executive relationships. The position is remote in the United States or Canada and requires approximately 30% travel to customer locations.

From the employer

A Moving Experience.

Role Overview: Lead seller responsible for acquiring dealer groups and closing multi-rooftop deals.

Primary closer + relationship builder

Focus on:

Large dealer groups
High-probability deals
Owns pipeline quality + conversion

Key Responsibilities

Close enterprise/group deals (multi-rooftop)
Run high-value discovery conversations
Lead pricing + negotiation
Support key demos and pilots
Own full sales cycle from pipeline to close
Build and manage relationships with dealer principals, GMs, and service heads
Lead discovery on dealer operational pain points (BDC, service, call handling)
Drive pilot to paid conversion
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts
Represent Cerence at events and industry forums

KPIs:

# rooftops closed
Revenue per deal
Conversion rate (pilot → paid)

Experience

10+ years of automotive or dealer SaaS sales
Existing dealer network preferred

Location & Travel

Location: Remote — United States, Canada.
Travel: approximately 30% to customer sites

What We Offer:

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to the base salary), including:
Salary range $148,200.00 USD- $237,100.00 USD It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.
Eligible commission based on performance
Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Equity awards for certain positions and levels
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on the position All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable, and may be amended, terminated, or replaced from time to time.

About Cerence

Cerence is a global leader in conversational AI and voice technologies, expanding innovations beyond automotive into robotics and physical AI.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cerence is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

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