Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL

About LeadsIQ – A Skybox Capital Company

We're 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 Capital—founded by the entrepreneurs who built and sold Vivid Seats—we move quickly, think analytically, and compete aggressively.

Competitors try to keep up. They can't.

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

Your Mission

This isn't a traditional account management role.

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

You'll 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 relationships—but also wants to understand the numbers behind why a deal works.

What You'll 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 We're Looking For

• 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
• 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 you're someone who enjoys competing, winning business, and finding creative ways to drive growth, we'd love to talk.