As the first commercial hire, you will spearhead the US expansion for a startup building the world’s largest library of real-world business workflow datasets. Reporting to the CEO, you will own the end-to-end deal cycle, securing strategic commercial partnerships with SMEs to fuel the next generation of AI agents.
Founding Sales - US at well-funded AI data infrastructure startup
Join a high-growth AI startup as the first US commercial hire to lead the expansion of a platform building the world's most comprehensive library of real-world business datasets. This rare opportunity allows you to own the full sales cycle and shape the go-to-market strategy for a company backed by top-tier VCs at the forefront of the AI agent revolution, working directly with founders to negotiate high-impact partnerships that drive commercial success.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$120k-$150k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded AI data infrastructure startup
What you will do
- Lead the full deal cycle from prospecting and cold outreach to negotiating and closing strategic data partnerships.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of partner companies across target industries to secure essential data ecosystems.
- Refine the sales playbook and feed market insights back to the product team to shape the long-term roadmap.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds 3–6 years of B2B sales or partnership experience with a proven track record of hunting and closing.
- Possesses strong negotiation skills and the ability to pitch complex AI solutions to non-technical executive decision-makers.
- Exhibits a builder mindset with the autonomy and structure needed to thrive in an early-stage environment.
Why this role is remarkable
- True founding impact as the first commercial hire building the US market from the ground up.
- Backing from top-tier VCs at the intersection of AI infrastructure and real-world data application.
- Direct influence on commercial culture and strategy while working alongside the founding team.
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