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    Sierra

    Business Development Lead

    Sierra•
    San Francisco, CA
    •
    Posted March 27, 2025
    Human
    Operations

    Overview

    Employment Type
    FULL-TIME
    Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Salary
    $180K – $250K • Offers Equity

    About Sierra

    At Sierra, we’re building a platform to enable every company in the world to build their own autonomous AI agents for everything from customer service to commerce. We are primarily an in-person company based in San Francisco, with growing offices in Atlanta and London. We are guided by a set of values that are at the core of our actions and define our culture: Trust, Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family. Our co-founders are Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, both of whom have extensive experience in leading tech companies.

    Company Details

    Website

    sierra.ai/

    Job Description

    As a Business Development Lead, you’ll play a critical role in building and nurturing a robust ecosystem of partners and stakeholders around Sierra, amplifying our reach and market impact.

    Requirements

    • 8+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or related roles in tech
    • Strong understanding of the VC/PE landscape and experience working with investors
    • Proven track record of structuring and closing high-value partnerships with senior stakeholders
    • Ability to engage and maintain relationships with C-level executives, investors, and key decision-makers
    • Analytical mindset to evaluate partnership opportunities and align them with Sierra’s long-term vision
    • Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and grow partnerships with key industry players and technology platforms
    • Explore and cultivate alternative customer acquisition channels beyond traditional sales
    • Align partnership efforts with Sierra’s broader GTM approach
    • Build and deepen relationships with VCs and PE firms
    • Gather market intelligence and explore opportunities for potential growth across new market segments and geographies

    Benefits

    • Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
    • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
    • 401(k) Plan with Sierra match
    • Parental Leave
    • Fertility and Family Building Benefits through Carrot
    • Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee
    • Discretionary Benefit Stipend
    • Free alphorn lessons

    Skills & Technologies

    Business Development
    Strategic Partnerships
    VC/PE
    Tech Industry
    Market Expansion

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    Job Summary

    Job Type:Human
    Posted On:March 27, 2025
    Location:San Francisco, CA
    Salary:$180K – $250K • Offers Equity
    Category:Operations