Business Development Manager

New York, NY, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted October 14, 2025 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

skygate is a software consulting company focused on helping early-stage founders get from the pre-money phase to angel investment and beyond.

We're a fast-growing, 40+ employee tech company helping early-stage founders fundraise by validating their business ideas with technology and marketing initiatives. 

We're looking for a Business Development Representative who's available 1-2 days per week to be our first New York City hire! Our Headquarters are in Europe, and we have team members in Tel Aviv and Edinburgh with plans to expand in the U.S. later this year.

Requirements:

  • Ideally, experience with and an understanding of the struggles of early-stage startup founders. Prior entrepreneurship experience or experience working with startups is a plus!
  • You're a smart worker focused on adding value.
  • Available to work 1-2 days per week (approximately 8-16 hours) to start, with the possibility to extend.
  • You love meeting others, networking, and learning about tech!

Benefits:

  • We'll teach you the process we've developed working with 200+ founders.
  • You'll join our growing Sales and Marketing team.
  • You'll eventually be responsible for growing the team in New York as our first hire!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Assist early-stage startups, work part-time, and grow sales and marketing efforts.

Job title

Business Development Manager

Experience level

not specified

Industry

software

Location requirements

New York, NY, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

networkingstartup experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

startupbusiness development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City