Enterprise Business Development Manager, West Coast

Enterprise Business Development Manager. West Coast - Brave Search API

Remote | Full-Time | Sales & Partnerships

Brave is on a mission to fix the web by giving users a safer, faster, and more private browsing experience. Already serving over 120 million monthly active users, Brave is also building the next generation of privacy-respecting, independent search technology - Brave Search - from the ground up.

We are now seeking a highly driven, experienced, and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive outbound sales efforts, execute deals, and manage ongoing partnerships for the Brave Search API, targeting top-tier AI companies, LLM providers, and search-integrated platforms. This is a high-impact, revenue-focused role for someone with deep outbound sales and partnership experience and the hunger to build from the ground up in a fast-moving, startup-like environment.

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

$150,000.00 in salary X2 OTE