Business Development Manager, AI Discoverability and Scheduling Partnerships

The Business Development team at Squarespace is seeking a Business Development Manager to define and lead partnership strategies across AI ecosystem and discoverability partnerships, and the Acuity Scheduling partner ecosystem.

This role involves working cross-functionally with various teams to drive product and business growth. The successful candidate will shape Squarespace's participation in emerging technology ecosystems, influence external platform roadmaps, and drive long-term business growth through strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities:

AI Discoverability Strategy

• Develop and lead Squarespace's long-term AI ecosystem partnership strategy.
• Influence product direction and partnership strategy with senior leaders at leading AI and technology companies.
• Act as the company's strategic advisor on AI ecosystem trends and emerging platform opportunities.
• Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Marketing, SEO, and Executive Leadership to establish and execute a cohesive AI discoverability and ecosystem strategy.
• Represent Squarespace in external meetings and industry forums with senior executives and product leaders.

Acuity Scheduling Partnership Ownership

• Define and lead the long-term partnership vision and ecosystem strategy for Acuity Scheduling.
• Develop and prioritize ecosystem expansion strategies.
• Identify opportunities to integrate Acuity with emerging AI-native workflows and agent platforms.
• Influence product roadmap decisions through strategic partner insights and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain active relationships with Acuity integration partners.
• Define and track KPIs for Acuity's partner ecosystem.

General Partnership Responsibilities

• Shape Squarespace's partnership strategy and investment priorities.
• Lead complex, high-visibility initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Squarespace with executive-level stakeholders across strategic partners and industry forums.
• Develop business proposals, structure projections and KPIs, and negotiate commercial terms and contracts.
• Track and communicate partner metrics, industry trends, and the impact of partnerships on business goals.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners to launch new initiatives at scale.
• Maintain direct and active relationships with all partners.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience in partnerships, business development, strategy, or product management.
• Experience developing and leading partnership strategies that influence product direction, market positioning, or long-term business growth.
• Demonstrated expertise in SaaS partnerships and product integrations.
• Deep familiarity with AI ecosystems and emerging platform technologies.
• Proven ability to lead highly complex, ambiguous initiatives with significant business impact.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong product and technical intuition.
• Excellent judgment and communication skills.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical plans with 100% covered premiums.
• Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription.
• Global Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave.
• Pretax commuter benefit.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee donation match.
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups.
• Dog-friendly workplace.
• Free lunch and snacks.
• Private rooftop.
• Hack week twice per year.

Cash Compensation Range: $135,500 - $239,200 USD