Early-Stage Partnerships & Growth Associate

Reactor; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Equity

Job summary

Reactor is hiring an early Business Development & Partnerships professional in San Francisco. You will own partner relationships from day one, move deals through contracting with cross-functional teams, and drive renewals and expansions as the company scales.

You will build strategic partnerships, manage the CRM, and report on weekly progress. Mandarin is a plus, and relocation sponsorship may be available as Reactor grows.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in business development, partnerships, or a similar role.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Comfortable reading and negotiating agreements.
• Clear, warm, direct writing style.
• Proactive attitude; follow-up and introductions driven.
• Ability to work quickly in a startup, high-speed environment.
• Mandarin language skills are advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contracting: move agreements from handshake to signature with legal/finance/ops.
• Account management: own partner relationships and gather partner needs.
• Renewals and growth: forecast renewals and expansions early.
• Strategic partnerships: map market & engage the right conversations.
• CRM: maintain accurate pipeline data and records.
• Reporting: lead weekly reviews and highlight blockers and decisions.

Skills

1–3 years BD/partnerships

Highly organized

Reviewing agreements

Clear written communication

Take initiative

Thrives in ambiguity

Mandarin a plus

Job description

Reactor is hiring an early Business Development & Partnerships professional in San Francisco. You will own partner relationships from day one, move deals through contracting with cross-functional teams, and drive renewals and expansions as the company scales.

You will build strategic partnerships, manage the CRM, and report on weekly progress. Mandarin is a plus, and relocation sponsorship may be available as Reactor grows.