ElevenLabs

Global Business Development Lead

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Voice Technology, SaaSIndustries

Job Description

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

While we support remote work, we prefer someone based on the East Coast for this role.

About ElevenLabs

At ElevenLabs, we are pioneering voice technology with our cutting-edge research and products. We launched in January 2023 and have since reached over 1 million users globally and have partnered with the world’s biggest names (see customer stories). We closed our Series-C funding at a 3.3B valuation at the beginning of this year and are backed by the leading names in tech and AI (a16z, ICONIQ, NEA, Sequoia, NFDG, Salesforce, and many others).

We are at an exciting phase of our growth and innovation and are looking for ambitious people to help us further push the boundaries of voice AI. This is a rare chance to be an early member of a company on the rise. If this excites you, we want to meet you!

Who we are

A global team of passionate and innovative individuals united by curiosity and a shared goal: to be the first choice for AI audio solutions. Together, we are shaping a new technology and market from the ground up. We innovate quickly and take pride in getting things right, from the big picture initiatives to the details that keep us moving smoothly every day. We work with high autonomy and accountability where the best idea wins at any time and from anyone.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development executive who has built channel teams across geographies. We are looking to build a strong distribution network across Cloud, Resellers, SIs and Entertainment that sustains our growth for the next 10 years.

In this role, you will:

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute our BD strategy globally, including the channels to open/expand, success metrics, resources, and more.
  • Work with the partner ecosystem to generate new sales opportunities for our sales reps.
  • Manage a team of verticalised BD team members to include Cloud, Resellers/Channel and Entertainment.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with companies to drive growth.
  • Oversee key global relationships with strategic brands.

Who you are

  • 10+ years of experience in business development or channel partnerships within SaaS, including at least 4 years in direct sales.
  • Proven track record in Big Tech or demonstrated strong technical acumen.
  • A true owner mindset - hands-on, proactive and ready to dive into execution to drive results.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to influence and build trust.
  • Experience designing and executing a broad range of business development initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing teams.
  • Based on the US East Coast or open to relocating for optimal timezone collaboration.

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Skills

Business Development
Channel Development
Partner Ecosystem
Sales Strategy
Relationship Management
Cloud
Resellers
System Integrators (SIs)
Entertainment

ElevenLabs

Generates long-format speech in any voice

About ElevenLabs

Eleven Labs focuses on voice technology, providing a platform that generates long-format speech in various voices and languages. This technology is designed for content creators, publishers, and media production businesses, enabling them to create audiobooks, podcasts, and voiceovers with natural-sounding voices. Users can access the platform through a subscription model, allowing them to scale their usage based on their needs. Eleven Labs differentiates itself by continuously enhancing its AI algorithms and expanding its voice and language options, catering to the increasing demand for personalized audio experiences. The company's goal is to transform storytelling by offering high-quality voice generation tools that enhance the way audio content is produced.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$98.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Removing job titles may cause internal confusion and inefficiencies at ElevenLabs.
High valuation could lead to increased scrutiny from competitors and regulators.
Intense competition from companies like Voicemod threatens ElevenLabs' market share.

Differentiation

ElevenLabs offers a unique platform for generating long-format speech in any language.
The company focuses on natural and compelling voice technology for content creators.
ElevenLabs' Flash Voice Model provides the fastest text-to-speech solution with 75ms delay.

Upsides

ElevenLabs raised $80M in 2024, enhancing product refinement and safety measures.
The AI Engineer Pack attracts developers by reducing financial constraints during experimentation.
Partnership with Klarna showcases ElevenLabs' influence in AI marketing for global campaigns.

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