Head of Ecosystem

Recooty; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Atom.com is seeking a Head of Ecosystem in Hoffman Estates, IL to build and scale our partner network. This hands-on leader will replicate the success of a partnerships program from ground up, leveraging deep ties in the AI startup ecosystem.

The role demands strategic vision, high-level relationship management, and an ability to operationalize partnerships into revenue and brand growth. Come drive impact in a fast-paced AI marketplace.

Qualifications

• Proven track record scaling partnerships or ecosystems from concept to scale.
• Deep connections within the AI startup ecosystem, founders, operators and investors.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Partnerships Function: Drive end-to-end strategy, outreach, negotiation, and execution.
• Expand Key Networks: Build strategic relationships with AI startups, developer tools, accelerators, incubators, venture funds, and founder communities.
• Drive Business Impact: Architect and scale a high-yield partner program with measurable revenue growth.
• Execute Co-Marketing & Distribution: Develop multi-channel referral programs and co-marketing opportunities with key partners.
• Serve as Atom's Ambassador: Represent Atom in founder communities and industry events.
• Build Scalable Infrastructure: Design systems, tools, and processes for a repeatable growth engine.

Skills

Partnerships

Ecosystem building

Executive presence

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM tools

Analytics dashboards

Job description

About the Role

Atom.com is seeking a Head of Ecosystem to build and scale our partner network from the ground up. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced leader who has successfully taken a partnerships program from zero to scale and possesses the relationships and strategic instincts to replicate that success.

We are specifically seeking candidates deeply embedded in the AI startup ecosystem. You know the builders, founders, and key tools, understand how AI companies approach naming, branding, and domains, and can speak their language with authority.

What You'll Do

• Own the Partnerships Function: Drive the end-to-end strategy, outreach, negotiation, and execution of Atom's ecosystem program.
• Expand Key Networks: Identify and build strategic relationships with AI startups, developer tools, accelerators, incubators, venture funds, and founder communities.
• Drive Business Impact: Architect and scale a high-yield partner program that generates measurable revenue growth and expands brand presence.
• Execute Co-Marketing & Distribution: Develop multi-channel referral programs, integration opportunities, and co-marketing initiatives with key ecosystem partners.
• Serve as Atom's Ambassador: Represent Atom in relevant founder communities, industry events, and strategic high-level conversations.
• Build Scalable Infrastructure: Design the operational systems, tools, and processes required to transform standalone partnerships into a repeatable growth engine.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience scaling a partnerships or ecosystem program from initial concept to high-impact output.
• Established AI Network: Deep, existing relationships within the AI ecosystem—including founders, operators, investors, and community leaders.
• Self-Starter Mindset: Proactive ability to independently open doors and create high-value opportunities rather than simply managing existing accounts.
• Executive Presence: Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills capable of representing Atom at a senior level.
• Builder Orientation: Highly comfortable operating as the founding member of this function - combining high-level strategy with hands-on execution.
• Startup/Marketplace Experience: Background in a fast-paced marketplace or high-growth startup environment is strongly preferred.

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.

Its marketing campaigns generate more than 85 million impressions across Google, Meta, X, LinkedIn, and ChatGPT, bringing domain inventory in front of entrepreneurs searching for their next brand. For domain investors, Atom offers a curated marketplace, AI-powered appraisals, lease-to-own and rental options, and broad distribution through registrar and marketplace partners. Its MCP server also enables AI assistants and agents to discover and recommend domains directly.

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