Startup Business Development Lead Jobs

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. Role Overview At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. We are looking for AI-native builders and operators who use AI as a core part of how they think, learn, and execute. The Startup Business Development Lead will be a key member of the Snowflake for Startups team, responsible for identifying, engaging, and growing relationships with the most strategic AI-native startups. This person will work across Sales, Product, Marketing, AI Partnerships, Ventures, and Solutions Engineering to help high-potential startups build with Snowflake and accelerate adoption of Snowflake AI. This role requires a rare combination of startup ecosystem credibility, business development judgment, and practical understanding of modern AI application architectures. The ideal candidate can engage founders on both business value and technical direction, and can translate Snowflake’s AI platform into compelling growth opportunities for startup partners. This is an individual contributor role and will be accountable for building a high-quality pipeline of AI-native startup opportunities, increasing activation and adoption of Snowflake AI products, and driving long-term consumption growth from strategic startup partners. Key Responsibilities Build and grow relationships with high-

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. Role Overview At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. We are looking for AI-native builders and operators who use AI as a core part of how they think, learn, and execute. The Startup Business Development Lead will be a key member of the Snowflake for Startups team, responsible for identifying, engaging, and growing relationships with the most strategic AI-native startups. This person will work across Sales, Product, Marketing, AI Partnerships, Ventures, and Solutions Engineering to help high-potential startups build with Snowflake and accelerate adoption of Snowflake AI. This role requires a rare combination of startup ecosystem credibility, business development judgment, and practical understanding of modern AI application architectures. The ideal candidate can engage founders on both business value and technical direction, and can translate Snowflake’s AI platform into compelling growth opportunities for startup partners. This is an individual contributor role and will be accountable for building a high-quality pipeline of AI-native startup opportunities, increasing activation and adoption of Snowflake AI products, and driving long-term consumption growth from strategic startup partners. Key Responsibilities Build and grow relationships with high-

Systems Technology Inc. (STI) is a private, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering consulting and product development company with a 60+ year legacy of delivering safety critical solutions to government and commercial customers. We combine the agility and culture of a startup with the stability and credibility of a longstanding aerospace innovator. Our growth plans are ambitious, and every employee plays a direct role in shaping our future. At STI, we look for true business partners—people who value transparency, collaboration, technical excellence, ownership, and accountability. If you enjoy solving complex, real - world problems and want your work to have visible impact, you will thrive here. What You'll Do: We are seeking a Business Development – UAS leader to drive growth specifically in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with a focus on flight control systems, autopilots, guidance, navigation, and autonomy-enabled products . This role is not a general aerospace business development position—it is tightly focused on building funded development programs and scalable commercial products around STI’s core flight control and autonomy capabilities. We expect this role to include a significant amount of government relations. Candidates with a strong background in government interactions are s trongly preferred. Success in this role is defined by the ability to convert early technical engagements and SBIR-funded efforts into sustained government and commercial programs , including Phase III contracts, follow-on development, and productized offerings. Key Responsibilities Drive new UAS business centered on flight control, autopilot, and autonomy software and hardware development . Lead the transition of existing SBIR/STTR-funded autonomy and flight control technologies into Phase III and non-SBIR contract vehicles , including sole-source awards, IDIQs, OTAs, BOAs, and FAR-based contracts. Identify and pursue commerci

About Forma.ai: Forma.ai is a Series B startup that's revolutionizing how sales compensation is designed, managed and optimized. We handle billions in annual managed commissions for market leaders like Edmentum, Stryker, and Autodesk. Our growth has been fuelled by our passion for fundamentally changing and shaping how companies use sales intelligence to drive business strategy. We’re welcoming equally driven individuals who are excited about creating something big! About the Team The go-to-market team sits at the center of Forma.ai’s growth engine, directly impacting pipeline, revenue, and our reputation in the market. This team is strategic, creative, and relentlessly focused on scaling an efficient, measurable go‑to‑market operation. What You'll Be Doing As a Business Development Representative, you’ll help create new opportunities and build pipeline for Forma.ai. You’ll work closely with Sales and Marketing to identify the right prospects, engage decision-makers, and turn interest into qualified sales opportunities. Outbound & Prospecting Research target accounts and identify key stakeholders across Sales, Revenue Operations, HR, and Finance Execute personalized outbound outreach across email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels Test and iterate on messaging, sequences, and outreach tactics to improve engagement and conversion Qualification & Pipeline Qualify prospects to understand their priorities, challenges, and potential fit for Forma.ai Book qualified meetings and create new pipeline for our Account Executives Use CRM and sales engagement tools to manage activity, track engagement, and stay organized Sales & Marketing Collaboration Partner closely with Account Executives on target accounts, messaging, and outreach Follow up with inbound leads, event attendees, and prospects engaged through marketing programs Work w

Who We Are At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. Our Values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. About the Role We’re seeking a Business Development Manager, Strategic Alliances responsible for creating and scaling transformative partnerships that go far beyond transactional sales. These alliances will unlock multi-year revenue streams , new distribution channels , and mutual enterprise value between Justworks and our partners. This is not a traditional Account

The Role: This is not your average sales role. At Sigma, we believe that people are our most valuable resource, and so we relentlessly invest in our team. Business Development Representatives (BDRs) are set up to thrive, receiving elite sales, product, and industry training. With hands-on coaching from seasoned sales leaders, you’ll learn how to develop a sales strategy, drive meaningful prospect connections, engage in consultative selling, and become a trusted advisor. Altogether, this experience is designed to prepare you for a future in sales leadership. Working with Sigma gives you the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a remarkable startup. The Business Development Representatives of today are the Account Executives and sales leaders of tomorrow. BDRs serve on the front lines of new business, making this one of Sigma’s most critical roles. This is an in-office role, which means the expectation is that you would come to the office 5 days a week. Who You Are: A go-getter who is hungry for personal growth and advancement A team player who doesn’t want to work a mundane 9-to-5 A total nerd who understands the power of data in driving unstoppable teams A deeply principled person guided by honesty, integrity, and humility What You Care About: Learning from leaders who are dedicated to your success Working in a role you genuinely love with people you enjoy being around Making an impact in the fast-paced world of data Growing your leadership skills for a long and rewarding career You’ll Contribute By: Partnering with Account Executives to identify high-priority target accounts Prospecting, educating, and qualifying those accounts to create sales-ready opportunities Cold calling contacts and running outbound prospecting sequences in Outreach Overcoming objections through consultative selling Becoming a trusted advisor by growing relationships with prospects Effectively using Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn to e

About the Team DoorDash for Business (DDfB) is one of DoorDash's fastest-growing businesses, helping organizations engage and support their employees through meal benefits, workplace catering, gifting, and other workplace solutions. As companies invest in employee engagement and return-to-office initiatives, we're expanding our product offerings, launching internationally, and building toward a one-stop solution for corporate workplace needs. Joining this team means joining a startup within DoorDash - you'll have the ownership and speed of a high-growth business backed by the scale, resources, and brand of a global leader. About the Role We're looking for an Inbound Sales Development Representative to join our DoorDash for Business team, focused on converting inbound interest into qualified pipeline within Mid Market to Strategic accounts. You'll work inbound leads within SLA, quickly assessing fit and intent before they ever reach an Account Executive. As DDfB's first line of communication for prospects who've already raised their hand, you'll shape their first impression of us and run structured discovery conversations that set our sales team up for success. You'll also take on periodic outbound-oriented projects tied to DoorDash for Business growth and GTM testing, using our existing playbook. This role requires working from the New York office 2–3 days per week. You will report into the Business Development Manager in our pre-sales organization. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Own inbound leads from the moment they hit your queue, working within defined SLAs to make first contact, qualify, and route - speed and responsiveness are the job, not a nice-to-have Qualify inbound interest against clear criteria- and just as importantly, disqualify quickly and cleanly so sales time goes to the accounts worth pursuing Run structured discovery conversations to understand intent and need, then hand off well-briefed, sales-ready meetings

WHAT IS BOX? Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift. WHY BOX NEEDS YOU Box is building for the next wave of AI-native companies and wants to make Box the platform they know, trust, and build on. This role will help expand Box’s presence in the AI ecosystem by identifying high-growth partners, shaping technical partnerships, and helping external builders understand how to build with Box in the right way. You’ll help ensure the most prominent AI companies know Box, integrate with Box, and grow with Box as part of their product strategy. WHAT YOU’LL DO Identify, recruit, and grow AI partners for Box. Build relationships with high-growth AI startups, founders, and developer communities. Serve as an internal partner across business development, product, engineering, marketing, and developer relations. Help

We’re looking for a Senior Strategic Partner Development Manager to grow Coder’s International partner ecosystem across system integrators, value-added resellers, and distribution partners. You’ll build relationships that expand our reach, create new revenue opportunities, and make it easier for customers to adopt Coder. You’ll identify high-potential partners, shape joint go-to-market plans, and build strong relationships across sales, marketing, services, and executive teams. You’ll also work closely with Coder’s partner sales managers to turn partner strategy into field-level execution. What you’ll do here Identify, engage, and onboard a portfolio of high-potential partners in your region. Develop and execute joint business plans and go-to-market strategies that create revenue for both Coder and our partners. Build and manage relationships with partner leadership across sales, marketing, professional services, and other key functions. Lead executive QBRs, joint marketing programs, technical enablement, and other activities that deepen partner engagement. Coordinate with Coder’s partner sales managers on field-level sales awareness and enablement campaigns. Find new ways for partners and Coder to create value together. What we’re looking for You bring at least 10 years of experience across business development, partnerships, sales, or a combination of these areas. You’ve built partner relationships before, know how to navigate complex sales cycles, and can turn strategy into measurable results. A quantifiable track record of meeting or exceeding business development goals and generating new business through partnerships. Experience navigating complex sales processes, building consensus, and developing relationships across multiple levels of an organization. Experience building and growing successful relationships with system integrators and value-added resellers. The ability to move quickly and operate effectively in a startup environment. A player-coach mindset:

About the Team The New Verticals Business Development team is a small, fast-paced, high-performing group responsible for establishing, managing and scaling new lines of business at DoorDash in the retail and logistics space. About the Role As an Associate Manager, Emerging Retail Partnerships , you will take ownership of a portfolio of third party logistics (3PL) and enterprise retail partners, including some of the top shippers in the US. This role gets you in at the ground floor of one of DoorDash's fastest-growing new bets, focused on parcel logistics, and lets you operate at a startup pace with regular access to senior leadership and the backing of an established public company. You will report to the Manager of Retail Partnerships in our Merchant Business Development organization. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Manage and cultivate a book of business spanning third-party logistics and enterprise retail partners, managing relationships with some of the top shippers in the US to drive step-change growth for DoorDash Serve as the day-to-day lead for a portfolio of strategic partners, developing a deep understanding of their business goals and challenges and building solutions to meet them Lead contract renewals, upsells and cross-sells with minimal oversight, negotiating outcomes that benefit both partners and DoorDash Proactively identify growth opportunities across your portfolio that drive revenue, delivery volume and new strategic opportunities Shape the product roadmap and go-to-market strategy for the Parcel business, drawing on partner feedback, industry trends and your market knowledge Partner with senior stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Finance, Marketing and Product to align on strategy and negotiate complex enterprise partnerships Inform growth and revenue goals and advise on the resources needed to hit them, with regular visibility to DoorDash's senior leadership We're excited about you because… You have 6-8 years experie

Who We Are At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. Our Values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. About the Role Justworks is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Program Manager to help turn our most important partnerships into scalable, successful growth opportunities. Sitting within Revenue Strategy, this individual contributor role will work closely with our Partnerships and Business Development teams to translate complex partnership opportunities into coordinated execution plans and measurable business outcomes. Bringing a partnership to life often requires many parts of the business to move together—from designing the customer journey and go-to-market motion to enabling product and technology capabilities, operational processes, financial models, marketing programs, and reporting. You will serve as the cross-functional quarterback for these initiatives, connecting the strategy and commercial intent of a partnership with the teams and capabilities required to successfully launch it. We’re looking for someone who combines strong strategic thinking and commercial instincts with exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership. You can take an ambiguous, complex opportunity, break it into a clear plan, anticipate what cou

*We're Hiring Growth & Market Research Intern* *Company:* RAMP GLOBAL *Location:* Hyderabad (Work from Office) *Duration:* Minimum 3 Months *Stipend:* 6,000 10,000/month *PPO Opportunity* for high-performing interns *Build Your Career Beyond the Classroom!* Are you a recent graduate or final-year student looking to gain real business experience? At *RAMP GLOBAL*, you'll work closely with the Founder's Office, interact with real customers, conduct market research, and learn how products are built, tested, and launched. This is a hands-on internship where you'll contribute to real business projects not just routine tasks. ### What You'll Work On Customer interactions & business communication Market & competitor research Customer interviews & feedback analysis Business outreach & partnership support Presentations, reports & business insights Product & go-to-market initiatives ### What You'll Learn • Business Development Fundamentals • Market Research & Customer Discovery • Professional Communication • Analytical & Presentation Skills • Startup Execution & Problem Solving • Working with Founders & Leadership ### Who Can Apply? Recent graduates or final-year students (Any Technical or Non-Technical background) Fluent in English, Hindi & Telugu Good communication skills Curious, proactive, and eager to learn ### Why Join Us? Learn directly from experienced founders Work on real-world business challenges Build practical, career-ready skills Internship Certificate PPO opportunity based on performance *About RAMP GLOBAL* RAMP GLOBAL develops innovative software solutions for fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and workshop operations, serving businesses across multiple countries. Learn more: rampglobal *How to Apply?* Send us your updated resume at . Shortlisted candidates will complete a short practical assignment before the interview process.

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team The Marketing Strategy & Operations team is responsible for driving organizational effectiveness and leading transformational programs across Marketing, Self-serve, Startup and Sales Development. We create the processes and conditions that enable high performance across teams and help Stripe scale with focus and discipline. We partner closely with the CMO, Marketing and Sales Development leadership team to define strategy, lead operational planning, and steward execution across global programs. Our work spans cross-functional efforts that are critical to Stripe’s growth. From delivering strategic insights and frameworks to leading complex initiatives, we focus on what moves the needle most for the business. We care about results, not activity, and we have fun doing it. If you like hard problems, are analytical, and are an amazing teammate, we want to hear from you. What you'll do As the Campaign Strategy & Operations Manager, you'll own the operational foundation that powers Stripe's global demand engine — building the systems, processes, and workflows that enable our marketing teams to move faster and perform better at scale. You'll partner with the Global Campaigns, Demand, and Field Marketing teams to drive strategic planning, design operational processes such as budget management and resource planning, and collaborate across global, regional, and channel teams to execute the end-to-end campaign lifecycle. This is a high-vis

About the Team The Live Order Experience team makes sure every order that leaves a merchant's kitchen shows up exactly the way the customer ordered it. We partner closely with merchants to get to the root cause of order quality issues and build the tools, policies, and merchant-facing programs that fix them - work that touches millions of orders a week and shapes whether customers trust ordering again. About the Role We're hiring a Senior Associate to help lead analysis and execution on programs that reduce missing and incorrect orders. You'll dig into order-level data to size problems and spot patterns, help design and run tests of new merchant interventions, and turn what you learn into solutions. It's a good time to join: we're scaling several interventions that are already working and piloting new ones, so the work you do in your first few months will directly impact the future of Merchant operations. You will report into the Senior Manager, Order Quality on our Live Order Experience team in our Merchant Strategy & Operations organization. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Strategize – Build the strategy for new product features and initiatives, including which merchant segments to target and how to drive engagement Analyze – Build models to evaluate the, value and opportunity costs of strategic initiatives and define success with KPIs Experiment – Use data-driven decision-making and sound business judgment to execute tests on everything from adoption to optimization Influence – Work cross-functionally with our product, support, marketing, account management, finance, and analytics teams to land key initiatives Make stuff happen – Handle complexity in a detailed and structured way, with a bias to action We’re excited about you because… You have 2-4 years of experience in strategy / business development / operations / technology / banking / consulting or related experience; high-growth or early-stage startup experience is a plus Yo

SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further! The Director of Strategic Alliances - Consumer Products will be responsible for the success of partner relationships. In this role, you will build scalable processes to understand, predict, and maximize partner value, usage and revenue. What You'll Do: Management of Key Consumer Security Alliances Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and company executives ensuring effective governance of the relationship, protecting SpyCloud’s assets, and maximize the long-term value for SpyCloud, our partners, and their customers. Develop and execute detailed road maps for go to market strategy with partners to identify and create a plan to improve partner revenue. Develop partner value propositions and playbooks, partner programs, marketing strategy, and partner agreements. Track progress, including reporting of the KPIs, as well as leading periodic health checks. Report out on a regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence to all key stakeholders, with a strong analytical approach and crisp communication style. Partner Product Management Guide partner product and development teams through onboarding, integration and maintenance of SpyCloud solutions in partner ecosystem Leverage partner relationships to discover desired features/product enhancements, industry changes and developing technology requirements. Requirements: At least 5 years of combined in Partnerships,Business Development and/or Strategic Account Management experience. Startup experience preferred. Mean