Deal Specialist

Cornell Finance Club; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Atom is seeking a Deal Specialist to negotiate domain transactions directly between buyers and sellers, advancing each deal from negotiation to a signed close. You’ll represent Atom professionally in high-stakes conversations, understand each party’s needs, and craft terms that close.

The role requires instinct, confidence, and a drive to see deals through even when challenged. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in sales or high-stakes client-facing roles, exceptional communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in sales, negotiation, or a high-stakes client-facing role
• Real negotiation instinct: read a room, hold a position, and close
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High ownership mindset and follow-through, even when a deal gets difficult
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
• No domain experience required; aptitude and drive matter

Responsibilities

• Negotiate directly with buyers and sellers on live domain transactions
• Manage each deal from active negotiation through signed close
• Represent Atom professionally over email and phone in high-stakes conversations
• Read what each party actually needs and structure terms that get deals done
• Keep deals moving and communicate clearly at every stage
• Flag sticking points early and problem-solve through them rather than letting deals stall

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Startup experience

Ownership

Job description

Ability to Commute: Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (Required)

Job Description

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 real negotiation instinct who's ready to close high-stakes, two-party deals.

The Role

As our Deal Specialist, you'll negotiate domain deals directly between buyers and sellers. This isn't lead generation; the leads exist. What we need is someone who can pick up a live negotiation, understand what both sides actually want, and drive it to a close that works for everyone. No domain industry experience needed; we're looking for instinct, confidence, and the drive to see a deal through even when it gets complicated.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate directly with both buyers and sellers on live domain transactions
• Manage each deal from active negotiation through signed close
• Represent Atom professionally over email and phone in high-stakes conversations
• Read what each party actually needs and structure terms that get deals done
• Keep deals moving and communicate clearly at every stage
• Flag sticking points early and problem-solve through them rather than letting deals stall

What You Bring

• 1-3 years in sales, negotiation, or a high-stakes client-facing role
• Real negotiation instinct: the ability to read a room, hold a position, and find the close
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High ownership mindset and follow-through, even when a deal gets difficult
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
• No domain industry experience required; aptitude and drive matter more than background

Bonus: experience in real estate, high-ticket sales, or other two-party negotiation environments

Why You'll Like It Here

• Real negotiation experience from day one, not 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. We're a fast-growing, AI-first company, and this role is a chance to get hands-on experience with real, high-stakes negotiations while learning directly from experienced operators.

Benefits

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