Ecosystem Development Associate

Atom; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Atom.com is seeking an Ecosystem Development Associate to help build and grow our partner network from the ground up. This hands-on role suits someone early in their partnerships career, energized by outreach, relationship-building, and making things happen.

You’ll stay plugged into the AI startup world, turning awareness into real partnerships by engaging with startups, developer tools, accelerators, and founder communities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in partnerships, business development, account management, or a related role
• Genuine familiarity with the AI startup ecosystem — you know the players and follow the space
• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly and follows through consistently
• Organized and self-motivated; you manage your own pipeline without being nudged
• Excited to be part of building something from an early stage

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and relationship development with AI startups, developer tools, accelerators, and founder communities
• Help build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities from first contact through activation
• Coordinate co‑marketing, referral, and integration opportunities with partner teams
• Assist in developing partner‑facing materials, onboarding flows, and program documentation
• Track partnership activity and outcomes in CRM and report on progress
• Participate in founder communities and ecosystem spaces where Atom’s partners live

Skills

Strong communicator

Organized

Self-motivated

Relationship-building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Atom.com is looking for an Ecosystem Development Associate to help build and grow our partner network from the ground up. This is a hands‑on role for someone early in their partnerships career who is energized by outreach, relationship-building, and making things happen.

You’re plugged into the AI startup world — you follow what’s being built, who’s building it, and where those conversations are happening. You’re ready to turn that awareness into real partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Support outreach and relationship development with AI startups, developer tools, accelerators, and founder communities
• Help build and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities from first contact through activation
• Coordinate co‑marketing, referral, and integration opportunities with partner teams
• Assist in developing partner‑facing materials, onboarding flows, and program documentation
• Track partnership activity and outcomes in CRM and report on progress
• Participate in founder communities and ecosystem spaces where Atom’s partners live

What We’re Looking For

• 1 to 3 years of experience in partnerships, business development, account management, or a related role
• Genuine familiarity with the AI startup ecosystem — you know the players and follow the space
• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly and follows through consistently
• Organized and self‑motivated; you manage your own pipeline without being nudged
• Excited to be part of building something from an early stage
• Startup or marketplace experience is a plus

About Atom

Atom.com is an AI‑first domain marketplace and ICANN‑accredited registrar helping entrepreneurs discover, evaluate, and secure the right domain. Atom combines millions of domains with AI‑powered discovery that matches names based on meaning, positioning, style, and brand potential.

Atom serves more than 100,000 startups and businesses and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list five times.

Benefits:

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