Head of Enterprise GTM – Shelby Platform

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the enterprise GTM motion for a distributed AI data platform, closing lighthouse deals, shaping pilots, and turning a technical platform into a scalable enterprise solution.

  • Enterprise GTM Strategy: define positioning and translate tech into enterprise ROI
  • Strategic Enterprise Sales: own early accounts and navigate multi-stakeholder cycles
  • Platform Commercialization: pilot programs and adoption paths to scale

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise GTM Strategy: Define and execute Shelby’s positioning across AI infrastructure, data platforms, and distributed compute. Translate technical capabilities into clear enterprise use cases and ROI.
  • Strategic Enterprise Sales: Own and close early lighthouse accounts. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles across technical and executive buyers within large organizations.
  • Platform Commercialization: Turn Shelby from a technical platform into a clear enterprise solution by shaping use cases, pilots, and adoption pathways.
  • Partnerships & Ecosystem: Develop relationships with AI, cloud, and infrastructure partners to accelerate adoption and expand Shelby’s footprint.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with product and engineering to align customer needs with roadmap, positioning, and deployment strategy.
  • Build the Motion: Establish early playbooks, define ICPs, and build toward a repeatable enterprise sales engine.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in enterprise GTM, sales, or partnerships across AI, data, cloud, or infrastructure
  • Experience at platforms like Google Cloud, Microsoft, or Salesforce preferred
  • Proven ability to take complex technical platforms from early stage to enterprise adoption
  • Strong track record selling into Fortune 500 environments with multi-stakeholder complexity
  • Ability to engage both technical and executive audiences and translate platform capabilities into business outcomes
  • Experience operating in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and deal execution skills

Preferred

    Benefits

    • 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
    • Equipment of your choice
    • Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
    • Competitive Salary
    • Protocol Token Grants
    • 401k matching (US Employees)
    • Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
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    Palo Alto, California, USA
    212 employees (32 in marketing)
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    Median Career Experience
    11 years
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    $350M
    Last Raise
    $150M
    Grant, 2 years ago

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      Grant
    • Sep 2022
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    • Jul 2022
      Series A • $150M

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