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Drive outbound sales and manage the full sales cycle for Brave Search API, targeting mid-market AI, LLM, and search-integrated companies. Requires 5+ years B2B outbound sales experience with technical sales acumen for complex API and data partnerships.
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the outbound sales strategy for the Brave Search API, focusing on making deals and building relationships with mid-size and startup AI and search-integrated companies.
- Drive pipeline growth through aggressive outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and tailored pitch development.
- Identify, contact, and engage decision-makers at mid-size and small companies; effectively communicate the value of Brave Search’s independence, privacy, and performance.
- Manage the full sales cycle — from lead generation to signed contracts — with support from product and technical teams.
- Deliver compelling demos and presentations that resonate with technical and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing, legal) to ensure seamless deal execution and post-sale integration.
- Provide feedback to internal teams based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights.
- Consistently meet or exceed ambitious sales targets.
Requirements
- Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- 5+ years of experience in mid-size B2B sales or small business development, with a proven track record in outbound sales and closing complex API, SaaS, or data partnerships.
- Experience selling to AI, search, data, or developer-focused companies is strongly preferred.
- Deep familiarity with technical sales — able to confidently pitch APIs and data infrastructure to product and engineering stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — persuasive, confident, and concise in writing and speaking.
- Comfort with CRM tools and modern sales engagement platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Outreach, Apollo).
- Strong belief in Brave’s mission and values, including user privacy and internet decentralization.
Bonus Points
- Experience working in and selling to early-stage or high-growth startup environments.
- Background or deep interest in search technology, LLMs, or AI infrastructure.
- Strong technical or analytical background.
- Familiarity with the Brave browser and Brave Search.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Compensation: $100,000 to $125,000.00 USD in salary X2 OTE
Skills
Outbound Sales, B2B Sales, Api Sales, SaaS Sales, Technical Sales, CRM, HubSpot, Outreach, Apollo, Sales Pipeline Management
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