Senior Business Development
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# Senior Business Development / GTM Professional
## Company Overview
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## Job Summary
We are seeking a **Senior Business Development / GTM (Go-To-Market) professional** to lead the build and scaling of the company's US market presence from the ground up. This role involves defining the US Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), testing channels and messaging, building a qualified pipeline, and creating a scalable sales playbook. The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder, take ownership of revenue outcomes, and shape the future US sales strategy. The company is currently generating approximately **$250K ARR** with an ambition to reach **$750K ARR** as it expands in the US.
## Responsibilities
- **Build the US GTM Motion**
- Define the ideal customer profile, segments, personas, and target accounts for the US market.
- Understand how US finance and business leaders evaluate B2B SaaS solutions.
- Identify outbound channels and acquisition strategies.
- Develop, test, and optimize messaging that resonates with senior decision-makers.
- Continuously experiment and refine the GTM approach.
- **Build Qualified Pipeline**
- Own outbound business development efforts for the US.
- Identify and engage senior decision-makers across target accounts.
- Generate and qualify SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads).
- Drive high-quality meetings and opportunities.
- Collaborate with the sales team to advance opportunities through the funnel.
- Develop a predictable pipeline engine for the US market.
- **Own the Funnel & Metrics**
- Understand and manage the entire sales funnel: Leads → SQLs → Meetings → Opportunities → Pipeline → Revenue.
- Track and improve key metrics including SQL generation, meeting conversion, opportunity conversion, pipeline generated, revenue contribution, channel performance, and outbound effectiveness.
- Focus on data-driven improvements rather than activity volume alone.
- **Build the US Sales Playbook**
- Document and create a repeatable framework for US sales activities.
- Define ICP, buyer personas, outreach strategies, messaging, qualification frameworks, conversion benchmarks, high-performing channels, and workflows.
- Develop scalable processes that can be inherited by future US sales hires.
## Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in **Business Development, Sales, GTM, or Revenue roles**.
- Proven track record of **building business in the US market**.
- Strong **B2B SaaS experience**.
- Experience selling into **mid-market and/or enterprise customers**.
- Deep understanding of **US buyer behavior and sales cycles**.
- Hands-on experience in **building pipeline through outbound and business development**.
- Strong knowledge of **funnel, pipeline, and revenue metrics**.
- Experience working in **early-stage or high-growth startups**.
- Ability to work **independently without a ready-made playbook**.
- Excellent **communication and stakeholder management skills**.
- Strong **problem-solving skills** and a **builder’s mindset**.
- Educational qualifications are not explicitly specified but typically a **Bachelor’s degree** or higher in relevant fields.
## Preferred Skills
- Experience with **scaling sales teams**.
- Familiarity with **US market segmentation and industry-specific nuances**.
- Advanced skills in **outbound sales strategies**.
- Ability to **experiment and adapt quickly**.
- Strong analytical skills for **metrics tracking and optimization**.
## Experience
- **8–12 years** of relevant experience in business development, sales, or GTM roles.
- Demonstrated success in **building US market presence from scratch**.
- Experience working in **early-stage or high-growth environments**.
## Environment
- The role involves **remote work or in-office** depending on company policy (location not specified).
- The candidate will work **closely with the Founder** and cross-functional teams.
- The environment is **dynamic and entrepreneurial**, emphasizing experimentation, ownership, and impact.
## Salary
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## GrowthOpportunities
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## Benefits
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