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Head of Sales Development

San Mateo💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Building a BDR function from scratch to generate and scale enterprise pipeline for AI infrastructure.

Role type

Head of Sales Development (BDR)

Builds

BDR team, qualification model, outbound motion, and AE handoff processes.

Domain

AI Infrastructure / Developer Tools

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

People management, GTM strategy, team building from scratch, pipeline generation, AI/ML domain expertise, hands-on AI tool usage (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), verbal and written communication

Preferred skills

Scaling BDR teams through hypergrowth (Series B+), experience in AI/ML/infrastructure/API-first companies, fluency with CRM and sales engagement tools (Salesforce, Outreach, Apollo), AI-native prospecting tools

Technologies

Salesforce, Outreach, Apollo, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor

Responsibilities

Define BDR team profile and interview loop, hire and ramp BDRs, build and iterate AI-native prospecting motion, partner with Marketing and Sales Strategy to convert developer-led demand

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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