Business Development Manager

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Seattle is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our MUSE AI Business Development team to drive strategic partnerships that accelerate growth and product adoption across Meta's platforms. You will work at the intersection of business strategy, product development, and external partner relationships—shaping how Meta expands its ecosystem through high-impact deals.

You will lead cross-functional deal processes, collaborating with product, engineering, legal, finance,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development in a technology or platform company.
• Demonstrated track record of independently leading and closing large, complex, multi-year agreements with executive-level counterparties.
• Experience developing and driving business strategies and initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with significant organizational impact.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams—including legal, finance, product, and engineering—through the full lifecycle of a strategic deal.
• Experience communicating strategic recommendations and business cases to leadership and executive stakeholders through written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Meta's partnership strategy, identifying high-value opportunities that align with long-term business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end deal processes including opportunity identification, term sheet development, negotiation, and execution of complex agreements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, legal, finance, and policy teams to structure deals that are technically feasible, commercially sound, and legally compliant.
• Drive internal alignment on partnership strategy by presenting recommendations and business cases to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate complex partner and market dynamics into actionable strategic recommendations that influence product roadmaps and go-to-market plans.

Skills

Deal making

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Executive communication

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our MUSE, AI Business Development team. In this role, you will execute strategic partnerships that drive growth and product adoption across Meta's products and platforms. You will work at the intersection of business strategy, product development, and external partner relationships—shaping how Meta expands its ecosystem through high-impact deals. This role requires deep expertise in deal-making, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership to influence company-wide strategic direction.

Required Skills:

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

1. Define and execute Meta's partnership strategy, identifying high-value opportunities that align with long-term business objectives
2. Lead end-to-end deal processes including opportunity identification, term sheet development, negotiation, and execution of complex agreements
3. Collaborate with product, engineering, legal, finance, and policy teams to structure deals that are technically feasible, commercially sound, and legally compliant
4. Drive internal alignment on partnership strategy by presenting recommendations and business cases to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
5. Translate complex partner and market dynamics into actionable strategic recommendations that influence product roadmaps and go-to-market plans

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development in a technology or platform company
2. Demonstrated track record of independently leading and closing large, complex, multi-year agreements with executive-level counterparties
3. Experience developing and driving business strategies and initiatives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with significant organizational impact
4. Experience leading cross-functional teams—including legal, finance, product, and engineering—through the full lifecycle of a strategic deal
5. Experience communicating strategic recommendations and business cases to leadership and executive stakeholders through written and verbal formats

   Preferred Qualifications:

   1. Experience in investment banking or management consulting
   2. Background in platform ecosystems, digital advertising, consumer technology, or enterprise software partnerships
   3. Experience operating at a leadership level within a business development or corporate strategy function, with demonstrated influence on company-wide priorities
   4. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
   5. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
   6. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact such as efficiency gains or improved deal velocity
   7. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

   Public Compensation:

   $162,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

   Industry:

   Internet

   Equal Opportunity:

   Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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