Business Development Manager
SkyBox Capital · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Job Summary
We're seeking a Business Development Manager who thrives in a high-growth environment, leveraging their sales instincts and analytical skills to identify and capitalize on opportunities. This role requires a unique blend of negotiation, relationship-building, and data-driven decision-making.
About the Role
This isn't a traditional account management role. You'll be working closely with leadership, marketing, and analytics teams to identify growth opportunities, negotiate strategic partnerships, and drive revenue across multiple business lines.
Responsibilities
- Source and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
- Negotiate commercial agreements that maximize revenue and long-term value
- Analyze market trends, partner performance, and competitive activity
- Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and open new revenue channels
- Build and deliver compelling business cases and presentations
- Collaborate with marketing and analytics teams to improve customer acquisition performance
- Monitor industry changes and react quickly to market opportunities
- Help launch and grow new business verticals as the company expands
- Consistently create and close new revenue opportunities
- Find partnership opportunities competitors overlook
- Use data to improve deal quality and profitability
- Build strong relationships that create long-term strategic value
- Act quickly and decisively when market opportunities emerge
Requirements
- 2–6 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or related commercial roles
- Proven ability to meet or exceed quotas, KPIs, or revenue goals
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills
- Experience using data to drive business decisions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment
Qualifications
- Experience in affiliate marketing, performance marketing, lead generation, or customer acquisition is a strong plus
- Work directly with experienced founders and leadership
- High-growth environment with significant career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to help launch new verticals and shape company growth
- High visibility and direct impact on revenue
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
Benefits
- High-growth environment with significant career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to help launch new verticals and shape company growth
- High visibility and direct impact on revenue
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
Pay
- Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
Schedule
- Flexible schedule to accommodate high-growth demands