Deal & Negotiation Specialist

Cornell Finance Club; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Atom is a fast-growing AI-native domain marketplace seeking a sales-oriented negotiator to sit at the center of domain deals. You will negotiate between buyers and sellers and drive deals to close, with warm leads and no cold calls.

Key responsibilities include negotiating domain deals, uncovering opportunities with past clients, providing branding insights, and helping buyers acquire domains and sellers list names for sale.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in sales, negotiation, or client-facing role.
• Strong negotiation instinct: read a room, hold a position, close deals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High ownership and follow-through.
• Comfort with a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate directly with buyers and sellers on domain deals.
• Find new sales opportunities with past clients.
• Provide branding expertise and insight on what makes a strong brand.
• Help buyers acquire domain names.
• Help sellers list domain names for sale.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ownership

Startup environment

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Come build something real at a fast-growing tech startup, where your work on day one actually moves the business. We're looking for someone with the disposition to sit at the center of a hard deal and drive it to close.

Atom is a fast-growing tech startup growing our sales team. Your main task will include negotiating domain (website) sales between buyers and sellers and providing branding insight. No cold calling. The leads already exist because high-quality domain names are in high demand. No domain industry experience needed, just sales instinct, confidence, and follow-through.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate directly with buyers and sellers on domain deals
• Find new sales opportunities with past clients
• Provide branding expertise and insight on what makes a strong brand
• Help buyers acquire domain names
• Help sellers list domain names for sale

What You Bring

• 1-3 years in sales, negotiation, or another client-facing role
• Strong negotiation instinct: read a room, hold a position, get to close
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High ownership and follow-through
• Comfort with a fast-paced startup environment

Bonus if you have experience in real estate, high-ticket sales, or other two-party negotiations.

Why You'll Like It Here

• Real negotiation and sales with warm leads already in place, no lead gen or scripted selling
• Direct mentorship from experienced operators in the domain and branding space
• Exposure to high-value deals and real decision-making401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

About Atom

Atom is an AI-native premium domain marketplace helping startups and established businesses secure a strong name and build a stronger brand. Our curated collection of world-class brandable domains, paired with intelligent discovery, makes finding the right domain fast and seamless, while our platform supports the entire naming journey, from idea generation to trademark support and brand monitoring.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance