Business Development Manager
Edge & Node stands at the forefront of web3 innovation, advocating for individual empowerment, decentralized governance, and collaborative potential. Established by pioneers from The Graph, our mission is to establish The Graph as the internet's premier open data foundation. By standardizing subgraphs industry-wide, we have solidified The Graph as the definitive solution for organizing and accessing blockchain data. Leveraging expertise in open-source software, tools, and protocols, we empower builders and entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking applications with revolutionary digital infrastructure.
At Edge & Node, we operate based on a set of unwavering principles that shape our vision for the future. We champion a decentralized internet, seek to eliminate centralized power dynamics, and believe in collective consensus over authoritative control. Our dedication to censorship resistance reinforces our commitment to an information age free from single-entity control. By championing open-source solutions, we challenge the status quo of web2, recognizing that innovation emerges from transparency and collaboration. We envision a permissionless future where traditional gatekeepers are sidelined in favor of trustless systems powered by smart contracts.
The Business Development team at Edge & Node is driven to advance web3 technology and enhance the global reach of The Graph Network. We develop innovative strategies, forge partnerships, support network participants, and nurture vibrant communities. Drawing on diverse expertise in Business Development, Partnerships, Solutions Engineering, Brand Building, and GRT Relations, we are leading the charge in the web3 revolution. Join us in shaping the future.
We are looking for a proactive manager with a strong inclination towards web3 and a deep understanding of The Graph to lead our Business Development / Partnerships team. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, passionate about web3, and focused on driving network growth while ensuring the team achieves its quarterly objectives. Candidates should possess a robust network within both blockchain and traditional industries. While a preferred location is within the United States time zone, candidates from all locations are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the BD + partnerships team, establishing individual development plans and spearheading new business and growth initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO to craft and execute business strategies aligned with Edge & Node and The Graph's mission.
- Assist in managing top accounts by transitioning hosted service users to Graph Network users through decentralized network queries.
- Oversee the educational process for new dApps on migrating to the network, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Strategically plan key client accounts, serve as an escalation point for performance issues, and collaborate across departments to surpass client expectations.
- Address and resolve client solution, performance, or operational issues effectively.
- Continuously assess, clarify, and validate client needs, translating them into actionable plans.
- Define departmental objectives and strategies, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to adequately support client initiatives and push for necessary feature enhancements.
- Play a key role in expanding The Graph Network's reach by forming partnerships with compatible chains in the web3 ecosystem and executing strategic business development efforts to grow The Graph Network's user base.
- Proficient in public speaking to contribute to branding efforts for Edge & Node and The Graph.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in Partnerships or Business Development within the web3 sector.
- Ideally, 5-10 years of experience with a track record of managing mid-sized teams in strategic and action-oriented roles.
- Strong ability to liaise effectively with executive leadership, product, and marketing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in successful sales and relationship management.
- Detail-oriented, data-driven, with exceptional problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
- Ideally, prior experience in web3 development, working with blockchain protocols, foundations, and companies in a business development capacity, with a solid understanding of The Graph and related blockchain technology.
- Demonstrated ability to close deals amicably, with a well-established network in the industry
About The Graph:
The Graph serves as the comprehensive indexing and query layer of web3, with the self-service experience for developers unveiled in July 2021. Developers build and deploy open APIs, known as subgraphs, that applications can query via GraphQL on multiple networks. The Graph supports data indexing from various networks, including Ethereum, NEAR, Arbitrium, Optimism, and others, with more networks forthcoming. With thousands of subgraphs deployed, developers have created APIs for applications like Uniswap, Synthetix, and more. Developers can utilize subgraphs to efficiently present data in UIs and make them available for others to access.
Join the The Graph community by engaging in technical discussions on Discord, Telegram, and social media platforms. Aided by organizations like Edge & Node, StreamingFast, Messari, Semiotic, and The Guild, The Graph Foundation governs The Graph Network to continuously drive innovation in the web3 space.
Listing Business Development Manager (Crypto, Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
Business level Japanese proficiency
Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience in managing a team
Experience in crypto coins listing or general business development experience in the crypto industry
Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
Ideal Candidate:
Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
Able to act independently and proactively
Experience in customer negotiation
Listing Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
- Business level English
- Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
- Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
- Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
- Fast learner, hard worker and team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
-Able to act independently and proactively
- Experience in customer negotiation
- Business level Japanese
Chief Technology Officer (Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Japanese speaking Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering team.As frequent communication with Japan and Vietnam entities is required, this role will require Japanese language proficiency and will be fully remote at the moment.
– Formulate strategy and establish the technical vision for the business
– Preparation of specifications and design documents for product development
– Project management of the development process, including quality control
– Define and refine engineering workflows, tech architecture and infrastructure
– Build, develop, lead a world class engineering team
Requirements:
– Experience as a CTO or in a similar technology leadership role in cryptocurrency exchanges or brokerage firms.
– Strong leadership capabilities – with proven success of building, developing and leading an engineering team
– Experience in development using Python, PHP and NodeJS
– Project management experience
– Business level English
– Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 and above) to communicate with Japan and Vietnam entity without need for translator
Ideal Candidate:
– Has project management experience
– Has experience as CTO or similar role in a startup
– Knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency
Project Frameworks and Languages:
– Backend: nestJS(Node JS), Laravel (PHP),Python
– Database: Redis, My SQL
– Frontend: Vue JS
– Mobile: React Native, Android Native, Swift
– DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, GitLabCD
– Cloud: AWS
Korean Growth Lead
KOL Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time KOL Business Development to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven KOL Business Development to drive user growth and enhance brand visibility for our exchange. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with local KOLs, influencers, communities, projects, and strategic partners to promote our platform.
- Identify and build relationships with local KOLs/influencers/, communities, projects, and other potential partners to promote the exchange in order to achieve user growth.
- As a representative of the exchange, to build and maintain a good relationship with KOLs and marketing channels to achieve long-term partnership
- Be responsible for the execution and performance of KOL marketing strategy, track and analyze results, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance and maximum ROI.
- Stay updated with local industry developments trends, conduct market research and create strategies when required
- Attend events as a representative of the exchange when required, expand network and bring in more leads for the exchange
Requirements:
- Experience as KOL BD in similar companies/markets
- Understanding of cryptocurrency
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualification:
- Japanese speaking proficiency