Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Chicago IL

About LeadsIQ A Skybox Capital Company

Were not here to play small.

LeadsIQ is a fast-scaling powerhouse in the comparison marketing and customer acquisition space operating across banking insurance finance moving subscription services and D2C verticals. Backed by Skybox Capitalfounded by the entrepreneurs who built and sold Vivid Seatswe move quickly think analytically and compete aggressively.

Competitors try to keep up. They cant.

We grow because we identify opportunities faster negotiate better deals and execute relentlessly.

Your Mission

This isnt a traditional account management role.

Were looking for a Business Development Manager who loves winning deals finding opportunities others miss and using data to make smarter decisions.

Youll work closely with leadership marketing and analytics teams to identify growth opportunities negotiate strategic partnerships and drive revenue across multiple business lines.

The ideal candidate combines strong sales instincts with analytical curiosity. Someone who enjoys prospecting negotiating and building relationshipsbut also wants to understand the numbers behind why a deal works.

What Youll Do

• 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

What Winning Looks Like Here

• Consistently creating and closing new revenue opportunities
• Finding partnership opportunities competitors overlook
• Using data to improve deal quality and profitability
• Building strong relationships that create long-term strategic value
• Acting quickly and decisively when market opportunities emerge

What Were Looking For

• 26 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
• Affiliate marketing performance marketing lead generation or customer acquisition experience is a strong plus

Why Join LeadsIQ

• 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

If youre someone who enjoys competing winning business and finding creative ways to drive growth wed love to talk.