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Head of Sales

Sesame AI · San Francisco · On-site

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About Sesame AI

Sesame builds personal agents for curious people. Follow a thought. Work out an idea. Discover something new. Preview available now on iOS. Coming to intelligent eyewear in 2027. Backed by Sequoia and Redpoint.

About the role

Sesame is seeking an Optical Sales Leader to help establish and scale our optical distribution strategy.

What they're looking for

  • • 10+ years of optical, eyewear, luxury wholesale, or related channel sales experience
  • • Deep understanding of the independent optical landscape
  • • Proven ability to cultivate and grow strategic retail relationships
  • • Experience opening new accounts and launching new products or brands
  • • Strong commercial judgment and account prioritization skills
  • • Experience recruiting and leading sales teams
More about this role

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.

Sesame is seeking an Optical Sales Leader to help establish and scale our optical distribution strategy.

This role requires a unique combination of relationship-building, strategic account development, and sales leadership. In the early stages, success will not be measured primarily by door count, but by securing placements within the most influential optical accounts in the industry. The ideal candidate understands that the first 20–30 accounts can create disproportionate market signals and accelerate adoption across hundreds of additional retailers.

Working closely with Sesame leadership, this individual will help identify and secure foundational accounts, lead strategic relationships from...

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