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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

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