Acquisitions Specialist
Cornell Finance Club · Hoffman Estates, IL · Yesterday
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Work Location: In person (hybrid) Come build something real at a fast-growing tech startup, where your work on day one actually moves the business. We're looking for someone with real negotiation instinct who's ready to drive domain deals from first conversation to close. The Role As our Acquisitions Specialist, you'll negotiate domain deals directly between buyers and sellers: negotiating price and terms, managing both sides of the conversation, and pushing transactions to close. It's simple in structure but demanding in practice. No domain acquisitions experience needed; what matters is whether you have the aptitude and disposition to hold your own in a high-stakes negotiation and see it through. What You'll Do Negotiate domain acquisitions directly with both buyers and sellersManage each transaction from active negotiation through signed closeRepresent Atom professionally in high-stakes phone and email conversationsIdentify what each party needs and structure terms that move the deal forwardKeep transactions on track and resolve sticking points as they come upBuild a track record of closing difficult, high-value acquisitions What You Bring 1-3 years in sales, negotiation, acquisitions, or a similarly high-stakes roleStrong negotiation instincts and the ability to hold a position under pressureExcellent written and verbal communication skillsReal drive and grit, especially when a deal gets complicatedComfort in a fast-paced, startup environmentNo domain acquisitions background required; we're hiring for aptitude and disposition, not resume match Bonus: experience in real estate acquisitions, M&A, or other transaction-based negotiation work Why You'll Like It Here Real acquisitions experience negotiating both sides of a live transactionDirect mentorship from experienced operators in the domain and branding spaceExposure to high-value deals and real decision-making About Atom Atom is an AI-native premium domain marketplace helping startups and established businesses secure a strong name and build a stronger brand. Our curated collection of world-class brandable domains, paired with intelligent discovery, makes finding the right domain fast and seamless, while our platform supports the entire naming journey, from idea generation to trademark support and brand monitoring. We're a fast-growing, AI-first company, and this role puts you at the center of driving domain transactions from negotiation through close. Benefits: 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance