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We're looking for a Business Development Representative to be the first point of contact for companies interested in OpenRouter. You'll qualify inbound leads, educate prospects on LLM optimization, and create a high-quality pipeline for our Account Executives. This role is perfect for someone early in their sales career who wants to become an AI/LLM technology expert, build sales processes from the ground up, and grow into a closing role at a fast-moving startup.
Job Responsibility:
Respond to inbound inquiries from prospective customers quickly and efficiently
Qualify leads based on fit criteria and route high-potential opportunities to Account Executives with thorough context
Educate prospects on how OpenRouter helps them optimize LLM costs, improve performance, and access the best models for their needs
Maintain meticulous CRM hygiene with detailed notes on prospect needs, objections, timeline, and opportunity size
Collaborate with Account Executives to improve the lead handoff process and incorporate feedback on lead quality
Partner with Marketing on campaign feedback, messaging effectiveness, and lead source performance
Meet or exceed monthly quotas for qualified opportunities created and meetings scheduled
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in a BDR, SDR, or inside sales role at a B2B SaaS company
Track record of consistently hitting or exceeding quota in a metrics-driven environment
Strong discovery skills—you ask thoughtful questions, listen actively, and uncover real business needs
Ability to quickly learn technical products and explain them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach
Experience with CRM systems and comfort working in sales tools
Nice to have:
Being the first BDR hire at a startup or fast-growing company
Experience at an API-first, AI infrastructure company or technically similar
Experience with prompt engineering and LLM evaluation