Business Development Specialist

Atom.com seeks a seasoned Business Development Specialist to own and manage the partnership program from prospecting to onboarding and ongoing relationship management. This hybrid role is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and intersects with the tech and Growth teams to ensure partnerships align with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage potential partners across targeted markets
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through negotiation and closing
• Lead partner onboarding and coordinate with the technical team on integration requirements
• Develop and maintain partner collateral, including outreach templates, pitch decks, and one-pagers
• Monitor the pipeline and program health, delivering insights on effective approaches
• Periodically review strategy to determine priority partner types, messaging effectiveness, and expansion opportunities
• Oversee ongoing partner relationships after closing, beyond the handoff

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or a similar full-cycle role
• Proven ability to own a process from prospecting through long-term relationship management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with negotiation experience
• Experience coordinating with technical teams on integration or onboarding needs
• Ability to work independently and manage a complete program with minimal supervision
• Highly autonomous mindset, focused on building processes as well as executing them

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

About Us

Atom is an AI-native premium domain marketplace serving both startups and established businesses that want a strong name, a stronger brand, and faster progress toward success. Our curated collection features world-class brandable domains, complemented by intelligent discovery to streamline domain selection. Our platform supports the entire naming journey, from idea generation and research to trademark support and brand monitoring. Atom is a fast-growing, AI-first company within the domain space.

The Role

The selected candidate will own the partnership program end to end. This is a hands-on role, focusing on prospecting, pitching, and negotiating, while serving as the single point of accountability for finding partners, closing deals, onboarding them, and maintaining program momentum. The role requires regular strategic thinking about the program's direction, effectiveness, and required adjustments.

Why This Role Is Different

• Full ownership of a partnership program rather than a partial responsibility within a larger team
• Direct exposure to founders and high-value strategic decisions
• Opportunity to shape strategy rather than merely execute a predefined plan
• Clear pathway to grow the function as the program scales

Ability to Commute

Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Application Question(s)

• Have you worked as a Business Development Specialist, or in a similar role at a B2B online company? If so, what did the company sell?
• Which company or companies on your resume best demonstrate this experience?
• What tools have you used for high-volume email outreach or sequencing?