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BraveBraveCalifornia

Enterprise Business Development Manager, West Coast

Drive outbound sales and partnerships for the Brave Search API, targeting AI companies, LLM providers, and search platforms. Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to contract close, with 5+ years B2B sales experience and technical sales skills.

150k – 300k/yr
Remote5+ YOEBusiness Development

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the outbound sales strategy for the Brave Search API, focusing on enterprise deals with top 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 high-value 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 B2B sales or 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 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.
  • $150,000.00 in salary X2 OTE

Skills

Outbound SalesBusiness Developmentapi salesSaaS SalesCRMHubSpotOutreachApolloTechnical SalesSales Pipeline Management
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