Vice President of Sales

Summary

Join Hippocratic AI, a leading developer of safety-focused LLMs for healthcare, as their Vice President of Sales. This senior individual contributor role will spearhead sales efforts within the optometry market, requiring the design and execution of a strategic sales plan. You will build strong relationships with optometry practices, leverage market intelligence, and collaborate with internal teams. Success in this role demands demonstrated sales success in optometry or related healthcare, a strong understanding of the industry, and exceptional leadership and negotiation skills. Extensive travel is required. Hippocratic AI offers a collaborative, in-person work environment in Palo Alto, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated success in sales within the optometry or related healthcare field
• Strong understanding of the optometry industry and its key players
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and build strong client partnerships as an individual contributor
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel extensively

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a bold, strategic sales plan to capture market share and revolutionize the optometry field
• Forge lasting relationships with optometry practices, organizations, and key influencers, becoming a trusted partner in their success
• Leverage market intelligence and insights to uncover high-impact opportunities and position our solutions as indispensable tools
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure offerings are tailored to exceed client expectations and solve their most pressing challenges
• Utilize performance metrics and client feedback to refine your approach, ensuring continuous improvement and exceptional results
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for the optometry market
• Build and maintain relationships with optometry practices, organizations, and key influencers
• Stay abreast of industry developments to drive strategic opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to align offerings with market demands
• Measure, report, and refine sales strategies based on performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SaaS or healthcare technology platforms
• Experience working with startups or in high-growth environments