Business Development Representative (BDR)- AI Native

About Nebius:

The role
We’re looking for a Business Development Representative who will be the first point of contact for leading companies across the United States exploring next-generation cloud and AI solutions. Working closely with Account Executives, Marketing, and Product teams, you will build and qualify pipeline to accelerate Nebius’s growth in US markets.

Location: San Francisco, New York or Boston

Your responsibilities will include:

Territory & Account Penetration

• Collaborate with AEs to map and prioritize target accounts across the US, then execute a mix of outbound calls, personalized emails, and LinkedIn outreach to secure qualified meetings.

Inbound Lead Qualification

• Screen and qualify inbound MQLs generated by Marketing, ensuring each prospect meets BANT criteria before handing off a detailed prospect brief to AEs.

Customer & Market Engagement

• Conduct qualification calls to uncover customer pain points, technical requirements, and budget.
• Represent Nebius at key European tech events, book on-site meetings, and follow up to maximize ROI.

Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Gather market intelligence (common objections, competitive insights, feature requests) during prospect conversations and share it with Product and Marketing.
• Monitor outreach metrics (open rates, reply rates, connect rates) and collaborate with Sales Ops to optimize cadences and scripts.
• Stay up to date on AI and cloud trends (e.g., generative AI in pharma R&D) to position Nebius’s value proposition effectively.

We expect you to have:

Language & Market Expertise

• Fluent English, both written and verbal.
• 2+ years of SDR/BDR experience in cloud, B2B SaaS, or AI, with a proven track record targeting AI Natives in the US.

Technical & Sales Skills

• Strong understanding of GDPR and local data-privacy regulations.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.
• Collaborative team player comfortable operating in a hybrid office model.

It will be an added bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with Salesforce and sales engagement tools such as Outreach.

Key employee benefits in the US:

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

On Target Earnings Range

$95,000—$95,000 USD

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.