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Deal Team

HappyRobotNew YorkRevenue
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
6 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

HappyRobot is seeking a Commercial Deal Strategist to join their Revenue team in New York on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who wants to shape complex enterprise agreements at a high-growth AI infrastructure startup.

Role Overview

As a member of the Deal Team, the selected candidate will operate at the intersection of financial modeling, commercial strategy, and contract execution. This position serves as an active co-architect for major enterprise transactions, partnering directly with founders, legal, sales, product, and deployments teams. The work involves leading high-stakes client discussions, managing risks proactively, and building custom deal structures tailored to unique enterprise requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Function as the commercial lead on sophisticated enterprise agreements by collaborating closely with sales, product, legal, and deployment groups.
Drive client-facing negotiations during complex discussions that require credibility beyond standard sales interactions.
Translate commercial frameworks into unique deal structures designed for specific customer constraints and buying contexts.
Identify and mitigate economic or contractual risks before agreements are finalized.
Draft precise and creative contract language and deal documentation independently with minimal oversight.

Requirements

Proven expertise in commercial deal structuring for enterprise-level agreements.
Strong background in client-facing negotiations and executive-level credibility.
Experience designing commercial frameworks and contracts tailored to specific customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to spot economic and contractual risks proactively.
Capability to independently own complex deals with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical rigor with the skill to build financial models supporting pricing and deal structures.

Nice to Have

Ability to produce clear, precise commercial and contract writing.
Experience acting as a true partner to sales teams from the beginning of a deal lifecycle.
Previous background working within a growth-stage company while navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Skills and Tools

Commercial deal structuring and contract design
Financial modeling for pricing and negotiations
Executive-level communication and negotiation
Risk assessment and mitigation
Cross-functional collaboration with legal and sales

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary paired with startup equity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

About the Company

HappyRobot builds infrastructure that enables enterprises to create and orchestrate autonomous AI workforces. Backed by major investors including a16z, Y Combinator, Base10, Prysm Capital, and Eurazeo with over $150 million raised, the company originated in Y Combinator's S23 batch. The organization operates on core principles such as extreme ownership, craftsmanship, kindness, focus with urgency, talent density, and first-principles thinking.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official HappyRobot careers page to submit an application and CV for review.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in New York.

What department does this role belong to?

This role sits within the Revenue department.

Is this a traditional sales support position?

No, this is an active co-architect and commercial strategy role rather than traditional sales support or passive advisory.

What are the core benefits included with this job?

The position offers a competitive salary, equity in a high-growth startup, and comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

How can I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by submitting their CV through the official HappyRobot careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official HappyRobot careers page.

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