About the role
Mid-Market Business Development Director — Brave Search API
Remote - US Based - East Coast and West Coast
Remote | Full-Time | Mid-Market and SMB Sales
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 expanding nationally and internationally and seeking a highly driven, experienced, and entrepreneurial Mid-Level Business Development Manager to drive outbound sales efforts, execute deals, for the Brave Search API, targeting small and mid-sized AI companies, LLM providers, and search-integrated platforms in the USA. This is a high-impact, revenue-focused role for someone with deep outbound sales 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 making deals and building relationships deals with mid-size and start up 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.
Why Join Brave?
* Remote-first team with people from around the globe. * Competitive compensation and equity package. * Mission-driven culture with a focus on user privacy and web innovation. * An opportunity to help redefine how search works in the age of AI — with one of the only fully independent search indexes on the market.
Compensation: $100,000 to $125,000.00 USD in salary X2 OTE