The Commercial Director leads the sales team, driving revenue growth through strategy implementation, managing enterprise client relationships, and motivating Account Executives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Luminance, the pioneer of Legal-Grade™ AI for enterprise. Backed by internationally renowned VCs and named in both the Forbes AI 50 list of ‘Most Promising Private AI Companies in the World’ and Inc. 5000’s ‘Fastest Growing Companies in America’, Luminance is disrupting the legal profession around the globe.
Off the back of a $75million Series C funding round, this is a unique opportunity to help spearhead Luminance’s sales team, leading a team of Account Executives and working with businesses spanning every sector, from major manufacturing companies and high growth technology companies to global retailers and pharmaceutical giants.
As a Commercial Director you will lead, manage, and motivate an enterprise sales team to achieve key metrics and deliver exceptional results. You will also oversee the end-to-end sales process, including prospecting, lead generation, qualification, proof-of-value (POV) design/deployment, proposal development, negotiation, and closing deals. In addition, you will be key in developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies that align with Luminance's global business objectives.
RequirementsWhat You’ll Do
- Lead & Inspire: Manage and motivate a team of Account Executives, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration. Support recruitment and development to build a high-performing sales function.
- Drive Enterprise Growth: Own the end-to-end enterprise sales cycle — from pipeline generation and qualification to POV design, negotiation, and closing deals with Fortune 1000 and high-growth companies.
- Shape Strategy: Work closely with global leadership to design and execute go-to-market strategies that capture market share in the U.S. and align with Luminance’s global objectives.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure seamless delivery, customer adoption, and long-term success.
- Deliver Results: Consistently meet and exceed ambitious revenue targets while providing clear, accurate forecasting and performance insights to senior leadership.
- Proven Sales Record: 5+ years of B2B sales experience with a strong track record of winning new enterprise business, ideally within SaaS, AI, or other cutting-edge technologies.
- Emerging Leader: 1+ years of experience managing or mentoring sales professionals, with the drive to grow into a senior leadership role in a scaling business.
- Enterprise Acumen: Demonstrated success selling into complex organizations with long sales cycles; strong understanding of enterprise procurement and stakeholder management.
- Storytelling Ability: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technology in a compelling, value-driven narrative to senior executives.
- Analytical & Strategic Mindset: Skilled in forecasting, pipeline management, territory planning, and sales process optimization.
- Collaborative & Entrepreneurial: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where autonomy and creativity are valued.
- Academic Excellence: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (GPA 3.5+ or 2:1 equivalent).
BenefitsWhy Join Luminance?
- Category Defining AI: Join the global leader in Legal-Grade™ AI, trusted by blue-chip enterprises and law firms worldwide.
- Rapid Growth: Be part of a company at the inflection point — scaling globally with strong financial backing and recognition as a top AI innovator.
- Career Acceleration: This role offers both immediate leadership responsibility and the opportunity to develop into a senior commercial executive as the business scales.
- Impact: Your work will directly shape how Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises adopt AI to transform critical business functions.
In addition to a competitive base salary this role also includes a performance-driven commission plan. The plan is uncapped, with aggressive accelerators designed to reward overachievement.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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