Senior Business Development Manager - Hybrid

At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Simply said, we help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers, working together to shape the future of commerce, this is the place for you.

Commerce is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager. Combining enterprise functionality, an open architecture and app ecosystem, and market-leading performance, Commerce enables businesses to grow online sales. Commerce powers B2B and B2C eCommerce for more than 60,000 customers, including industry-leading brands like Brompton, Lululemon, Muzuno and On Running. 

Reporting to our SVP of Strategic Business Development, the Senior Business Development Manager will support new business initiatives within the Strategic Business Development team at Commerce. This is a dynamic role responsible for supporting net new commercial opportunities which fulfill Commerce’s strategic objectives. Example initiatives include reseller opportunities, non-traditional partnerships and product M&A. 

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and progress net new strategic business development opportunities for Commerce

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to progress revenue opportunity evaluation and contracts

• Meet or exceed annual revenue targets for net new partner-linked business

• Conduct detailed analysis including on total addressable market and ideal customer profile overlaps for potential new business opportunities

• Develop a network of contacts at current and potential partners for Commerce ranging from start-ups to established businesses  

• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional group of colleagues in sales, product, marketing and legal to drive positive business outcomes

• Represent Commerce at industry and partner events with a goal of identifying new areas of opportunity

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of relevant post-undergraduate experience within a professional services environment;  legal, management consulting, investment banking and corporate finance backgrounds are a plus  

• High degree of intellectual curiosity

• Familiarity with commercial contracting, comfortable working closely with internal legal counsel 

• Self-starter who is able to work with independently and as part of a team 

• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong project management skills

• Experience working in a diverse global team across time zones

• Able to work on a hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the office 

• Travel Flexible - ability to travel domestically or internationally as needed (10-15%)

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(Pay Transparency Range: $133,000 - $224,000 OTE)

At Commerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview at Commerce, please let us know during any of your interactions with our recruiting team.

Learn more about the Commerce team, culture and benefits at https://www.commerce.com/careers/

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