About the job
About Uplane (YC F25)
At Uplane, we're on a mission to revolutionize digital advertising. Companies lose billions due to ineffective ads, poorly aligned landing pages, and suboptimal budget distribution. Our innovative solution replaces the traditional chaos of agencies, spreadsheets, and isolated tools with a single, self-optimizing AI system. This system not only generates advertisements but also creates corresponding landing pages and intelligently allocates marketing budgets across various channels. Join us in building the AI engine that will transform how the world manages and spends its marketing resources.
About The Role
We are actively seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Associate to join our vibrant team in San Francisco. In this pivotal full-time role, you will collaborate closely with the founders to spearhead growth efforts, implement go-to-market strategies, and establish the commercial framework of Uplane.
Why Join Us?
Be among the founding team members at a well-funded and innovative startup.
Tackle significant challenges in a vast market space.
Enjoy rapid professional growth and take ownership of your projects.
Experience a culture that is fast-paced, ambitious, enjoyable, and humble.
Responsibilities
Growth & Go-to-Market: Develop and implement both inbound and outbound B2B sales strategies, conduct structured growth experiments, and play a key role in acquiring new customers.
Founder Support & Strategic Execution: Collaborate closely with the founders on strategic initiatives, priority projects, and essential analyses that are crucial for the growth of the company.
Internal Processes & Scaling: Assist in various areas including hiring, finance, and legal to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and scalability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or engineering.
Demonstrated exceptional achievements during academic and professional experiences.
At least 1 year of full-time experience in an early-stage startup or a similarly fast-paced environment.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco; on-site presence is mandatory; a valid work permit for the USA is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, or designing scalable processes is a plus.

