Business Development Associate (Contract)
AppSumo
About this role
The Business Development Associate (Contract) at AppSumo is responsible for sourcing and qualifying software product partners and serving as the company’s first point of contact for prospective partners. The role focuses on building relationships, generating new partnerships, and ensuring opportunities are handed off to the sales team. It sits within a supportive, growth-oriented culture that values autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit.
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About AppSumo
appsumo.comAppSumo is a curated online marketplace that offers steep discounts and limited-time (often lifetime) deals on software, digital tools, and courses for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. The platform focuses on productivity, marketing, content, and business tools, often promoting one‑time purchases with no recurring monthly fees. AppSumo sources and vets products from developers to help founders and makers discover affordable, useful solutions. With a playful brand voice ("Discover products. Stay weird."), it serves a community of cost-conscious entrepreneurs looking for vetted software bargains.
Recent company news
International Business Times AUAppSumo Review 2026: Lifetime Deals Marketplace Thrives Amid AI Boom, Offering Deep Discounts on Productivity
1 week ago
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Feb 12, 2024
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Mar 17, 2025
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Dec 2, 2019
PR NewswireAppSumo is Named the Number One Best Small Company to Work for in Austin, in Built In's 2021 Best Place to Work Awards
Jan 11, 2021
About AppSumo
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$51k – $70k
per year
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