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Business Development Associate

CromaticSonoma, CAL5 SeniorSeptember 1st, 2026
Job DescriptionCromatic is building highly specialized, data-powered RevOps AI agents for complex scientific and technical industries.Our agents combine deep domain intelligence with commercial execution — operating like hiring a business development professional with PhD-level expertise alongside the relationship instincts of an experienced enterprise sales team.Built on industry-specific datasets and workflows, Cromatic agents automate complex business development operations, sustain outbound momentum, and engage accounts with technical accuracy and contextual relevance. They understand not only the science and market landscape, but also the nuances of timing, stakeholder management, and long-term relationship building that drive successful partnerships.Rather than replacing human teams, Cromatic enables them to spend less time on repetitive operational work and more time focused on strategic conversations, trust-building, and closing high-value opportunities.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute large-scale events to increase brand visibility and industry presenceManage conference operations, client meeting coordination, and strategic partner engagementDesign, build, and optimize outbound growth systems across email, LinkedIn, CRM, enrichment, and automation platformsAssist with day to day operations of the companyQualificationsA candidate who succeeds in this role is usually someone who has consistently outperformed expectations in whatever environment they were previously in — even early in their career.We are less focused on traditional credentials and more interested in evidence of initiative, intensity, and follow-through. Examples might include:Joining a research lab and leaving with multiple publications, patents, or meaningful contributions to projectsWinning highly competitive scholarships, fellowships, grants, or academic awardsCold emailing or outbounding to hundreds of people to land a selective internship, research position, or opportunityBuilding side projects, communities, or businesses outside of school or workTeaching yourself highly technical skills without formal trainingTaking ownership of difficult projects that were well beyond your experience levelConsistently becoming the person people rely on in fast-paced or ambiguous environmentsFinding unconventional ways to create opportunities instead of waiting for them to appearDemonstrating exceptional persistence, curiosity, and resourcefulness in competitive settingsThis is a junior role, but it is not an “easy” role. The people who thrive here tend to be highly driven, fast learners who naturally take initiative and operate with a strong sense of ownership.