We are looking for a new Business Development Intern to help our company discover, onboard, and maximize the value of clients and partnerships. You’ll learn how to sell Software as a Service in a B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to customer) environment, as well as manage key accounts. In this role you’ll work side-by-side with management who will help you establish best practices for managing and implementing these functions.
Our Company
The mission for Blockidex is providing a central location where cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts can easily access a wide range of information, resources, and tools, while having many ways they can interact, share, and stay connected to the community and its sub-communities.
Job Responsibilities
Your role as a Business Development Intern will consist mostly of the following, but may cross over into other areas that you feel most passionate about learning:
Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings
Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities
Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones
Finding and developing new markets and improving sales
Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
Developing quotes and proposals for clients
Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met
Requirements
Strong understanding and passion for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
Knowledge of general business fundamentals
Skills and Abilities
Ability to negotiate with high level clients, and solve problems quickly
Experience in sales, marketing or related field
Understanding of CRM software (customer relationship management)
Strong communication skills and IT fluency
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple ongoing conversations
Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
Proficient in document and spreadsheet software (i.e. Word/Excel)
Experience with chat softwares such as Skype/Telegram/Discord (or ability to quickly learn these environments)
Personal Traits
Entrepreneurial - loves bringing new ideas to the table, operates well in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment, and enjoys new challenges
Detail oriented - aggressive attention to detail with ability to deliver pixel perfect execution
Organized - can effectively manage hundreds or thousands of objects in different categories
Punctual - strong time management skills and ability to deliver within expected deadlines
Effective Communicator - strong ability to interpret and express complex ideas and initiatives
Problem Solver - natural ability to diffuse situations and find solutions to complex issues, whether technical or emotional
Resourceful - creative with maximizing value of existing resources and discovering new resources when needed
We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide a discrimination-free and harassment-free work environment. All applicants for any role within our company will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We encourage applicants of all ages.
TL;DR - We're a kickass company with an awesome team, doing amazing things. Come have fun working with us!