Leads building and scaling external partnerships from 0-1, owning business development, deal closure, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management for data/AI initiatives. Requires 5+ years in BD/partnerships with proven deal-making experience.
160k – 180k
On-site5+ YOEPartnerships
About the role
What You’ll Do
Build Partnerships from Scratch (0 → 1)
Identify, outreach, design, and launch new partnership models with external organizations, networks, and institutions
Test and iterate on partnership structures before scaling what works
Create early frameworks and playbooks where none exist today
Business Development & Deal Ownership
Lead outbound and inbound partnership conversations end-to-end
Qualify partners, define mutual value, and drive deals to close
Structure commercial terms that align incentives and support long-term collaboration
Contracting & Negotiation
Own negotiations across pricing, scope, timelines, and obligations
Work closely with Legal and Finance to move quickly without sacrificing rigor
Balance speed, flexibility, and scalability in early-stage agreements
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for external partners and senior stakeholders
Manage complex, multi-party relationships with clarity and credibility
Align internal teams (Product, Research, Ops, Legal) around partnership priorities
Operate Scrappily, Then Systematize
Start hands-on: build lists, run outreach, draft docs, close deals yourself
Identify patterns and convert them into repeatable processes over time
Help shape the tools, metrics, and systems needed as the function scales
What We’re Looking For
Experience
5+ years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, or Commercial Roles
Proven experience negotiating and closing contracts
Track record of managing high-stakes external stakeholders
Direct experience working with data products
Mindset & Skills
Builder mentality: excited by ambiguity and 0→1 problems
Scrappy, resourceful, and comfortable doing unglamorous work early
Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills
Clear, concise communicator with executive presence
Able to operate independently while partnering closely with internal teams
Nice to Have
Experience in marketplaces, platforms, or high-growth startups
Exposure to data-driven products, AI, or technical stakeholders
Background working cross-functionally with legal and finance teams
Familiarity with compliance and data rights
Benefits
Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
A $20K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
A $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
A $1K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
Health insurance
Skills
Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsContract NegotiationStakeholder ManagementData ProductsCommercial NegotiationMarketplacesHigh-Growth StartupsAi ExposureCompliance
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