
OEMs Lead
Required skills
- Hardware OEMs
- Solution Sales
- Direct Sales
- Channels
- Alliance Management
- High-tech industry
- Senior leadership
- C-level executives
- Sovereign AI
Nice to have
- GTM strategies
- Business plans
- OEM business model
- OEM products
- OEM programs
- Funding structures
Role summary
Mistral AI is seeking a Partner Manager Lead for Hardware OEMs to establish and manage relationships with leading hardware manufacturers. This role will drive the adoption of Mistral AI's technology and co-create customized AI systems for enterprise clients. The Lead will be responsible for joint go-to-market initiatives, expanding business opportunities, and building strong executive relationships to deliver measurable business impact and accelerate revenue. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in solution or channel sales with hardware OEMs, proven success in alliance management within the high-tech industry, and a strong understanding of Sovereign AI frameworks.
About Mistral
Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Your responsibilities will include:
In this role you will lead and grow Mistral AI's partnerships with OEMs, driving joint go-to-market (GTM) initiatives and expanding business opportunities across both organizations. You will serve as the primary owner of the relationship with Hardware OEMS, aligning cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact.
Success in this role means building strong executive-level relationships, driving OEM deals, and building a best-in-class Partner OEM team. You will play a critical role in shaping partnership strategy, influencing product collaboration, and ensuring Mistral AI fully leverages Hardware OEMs’ ecosystem, programs, and resources to accelerate revenue and market presence.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
15+ years of experience working with hardware OEMs in solution sales, direct sales or channels
Proven track record managing complex partner relationships and driving measurable business outcomes
Strong experience in alliance management within the high-tech industry at strategic and operational levels
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leadership and C-level executives
Strong knowledge of Sovereign AI frameworks and offerings
Nice-to-have qualifications
Experience developing and executing GTM strategies and business plans with partners
Strong understanding of Hardware OEM's business model, products, programs, and funding structures
Ability to identify and scale new business opportunities through partnerships
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and touchpoints
High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and results-driven approach
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.
For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.
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