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Business Development

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Salary
$75K - $100K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
14 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Hume AI is seeking a full-time Business Development operator to join the GTM department at the company headquarters. This early-career position involves working directly with the CEO to build and run an executive-level business development initiative, making it well-suited for a motivated professional with strong commercial instincts.

Role Overview

The Business Development operator will collaborate directly with Andrew, the CEO of Hume AI, to establish valuable partnerships and manage executive outreach. This position focuses on shaping the business development program through careful research, strategic prioritization, and professional follow-through. The selected candidate will handle sensitive information with discretion and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Identify valuable business development opportunities by researching prospective partners and decision-makers.
Create tailored outreach materials and concise account research for executive-level conversations.
Run and organize the CEO’s business development program, utilizing his network and LinkedIn.
Maintain clear tracking records, organize follow-ups, and ensure every promising discussion has a designated owner and clear next steps.
Compile briefing documents and gather relevant context before and after meetings.
Partner with the internal team to understand the organization's technical capabilities and communicate them to prospective partners.
Monitor outcomes, track activity levels, evaluate successful strategies, and continuously refine the program.
Own specific projects aimed at turning initial introductory talks into productive, long-term relationships.

Requirements

Demonstrated initiative and strong follow-through in business development, sales, operations, partnerships, or another rigorous setting.
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to draft concise, thoughtful messages tailored for executive audiences.
Robust research capabilities combined with sound judgment regarding high-value opportunities.
High organizational discipline, strong attention to detail, and dependable follow-up across multiple simultaneous workstreams.
Ability to cultivate trust, manage sensitive information with care, and interact smoothly with senior leaders.
Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence and the capacity to grasp technical products to explain their value.
Adaptability to ambiguity and readiness to take ownership within a compact, rapidly growing team.

Nice to Have

Prior experience assisting a founder, executive, or early-stage go-to-market team.
Familiarity with account research, CRM systems, relationship management, or LinkedIn-focused business development.
Background or exposure working with developer tools, enterprise software, or API products.
A proven history of sustained achievement in collegiate athletics or other environments demanding resilience, teamwork, and disciplined execution.

Skills and Tools

Account research and targeting
Relationship management and executive communication
CRM tools and LinkedIn networking
Enterprise software and API product comprehension
Organizational planning and tracking

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 USD.

About the Company

Hume AI is a Series B startup located at Hume AI HQ, focused on building artificial intelligence optimized for human well-being. Recognized as the first company to release speech language models, the organization expands its research into audio understanding models and enterprise evaluation platforms. Hume AI conducts groundbreaking scientific research published in leading journals like Nature and supports a non-profit, The Hume Initiative, which established the first ethical guidelines for empathic AI.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Hume AI careers page to submit an application for this Business Development role.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Business Development position?

The annual salary for this full-time role is between $75,000 and $100,000 USD.

Where is this job located?

The position is based out of the Hume AI HQ and is not a remote role.

Who will the Business Development operator work with?

The operator will work closely with Andrew, the CEO of Hume AI, alongside the broader team.

What background is required for this role?

Candidates need to show evidence of initiative and follow-through in sales, business development, partnerships, operations, or another demanding environment, along with strong written communication and research skills.

What are some of the preferred or bonus qualifications?

Bonus points include prior experience supporting an executive or founder, familiarity with CRM tools and LinkedIn business development, exposure to enterprise software or APIs, and a background in collegiate athletics or similar disciplined team settings.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Hume AI careers page.

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