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Senior Business Development Manager

Aquent
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Location: Los Gatos, CA (Full-Time, Onsite)

Compensation: $90K-$100K Base UNCAPPED Commission Equity

Travel: 2–3 trips per month for conferences and client meetings


A rapidly growing, data-driven customer acquisition company is seeking a high-performing Senior Manager of Business Development to join its expanding sales organization. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role within a company experiencing aggressive year-over-year growth, working directly with major consumer and B2B brands across the United States.


This organization has built a unique, performance-focused acquisition model that helps brands scale through innovative digital marketing strategies, email acquisition, and lead generation programs. Unlike a traditional agency model, the company operates as a scalable customer acquisition engine delivering measurable ROI for clients across multiple industries.

If you thrive in consultative sales environments, enjoy relationship-driven business development, and want to work with warm inbound opportunities instead of cold calling, this role offers significant earning potential and long-term career growth.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead consultative discovery calls and product demos with qualified B2B marketing leaders and decision-makers
  • Manage the full sales cycle from demo through signed agreement
  • Build strong relationships with prospective clients and nurture opportunities over time
  • Position highly differentiated acquisition solutions tailored to each client’s growth goals
  • Maintain organized pipeline management and CRM documentation
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings
  • Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by educating them on modern customer acquisition strategies and performance marketing solutions


What They’re Looking For

  • 3–5 years of sales experience within advertising, digital media, SaaS, MarTech, performance marketing, or customer acquisition
  • Proven success closing B2B business and exceeding quota targets
  • Strong presentation and communication skills with executive-level stakeholders
  • Ability to build trust quickly and run consultative, value-based sales conversations
  • Highly organized with strong follow-up and pipeline management discipline
  • Comfortable challenging client assumptions and guiding strategic discussions
  • Experience using CRMs, sales engagement tools, and virtual meeting platforms
  • Willingness to travel regularly for conferences and in-person client meetings


Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Warm inbound pipeline and pre-booked meetings — focus on closing, not cold calling
  • Uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential
  • Equity opportunity within a fast-growing company
  • High visibility and direct impact on company growth
  • Clear path for advancement as the organization scales
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong momentum


This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys blending strategic consulting with high-impact sales and wants to be part of a company redefining modern customer acquisition.

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