Head of Strategy
The organization located in the Cayman Islands known as the Arbitrum Foundation is dedicated to advancing and cultivating the Arbitrum ecosystem. Their focus includes enhancing Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup that effectively scales applications, reduces expenses, and enhances capacity, all while maintaining Ethereum's security standards. Moreover, they are actively involved in the development of Arbitrum Nova, which enables ultra-low cost fees through the utilization of AnyTrust technology, making it particularly suitable for Social and Gaming applications.
Arbitrum currently stands as the premier Ethereum scaling solution with significant market dominance, hosting hundreds of apps on its platform and accounting for over 50% of all rollup liquidity.
The pivotal role of Head of Strategy at Arbitrum Foundation is crucial for driving business development endeavors and fostering expansion across various Web3 serviceable markets. The position involves designing and executing strategies to drive inbound and outbound sales in diverse verticals like gaming, fintech, NFTs, DAOs, among others. The incumbent will play a vital role in formulating go-to-market strategies to encourage business adoption.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead strategic initiatives and influence the future of Web3 innovation and adoption. Individuals with strategic thinking abilities, a keen interest in blockchain technology, and a proven history of propelling business growth are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to promote growth in Web3 serviceable markets.
- Lead the development and implementation of sales strategies across multiple verticals, including gaming, fintech, NFTs, DAOs, etc.
- Collaborate with internal teams to pinpoint market opportunities, prioritize targets, and devise customized strategies.
- Conduct thorough market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitiveness, and emerging opportunities.
- Establish and execute go-to-market strategies to enhance business adoption and market penetration.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with significant stakeholders such as potential clients, industry influencers, and ecosystem partners.
- Provide strategic advice to the executive team based on market insights, performance metrics, and industry benchmarks.
- Drive cross-functional teamwork to align business strategies with product development, marketing, and other organizational functions.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of strategies, adapting plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and meet business objectives.
- Mentor team members to promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Desired Background:
- A solid track record in a strategic leadership role, preferably within the blockchain industry.
- Demonstrated proficiency in business development, sales strategy, and market expansion, with a deep understanding of Web3 serviceable markets.
- Extensive knowledge of blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and related concepts.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, recognize trends, and draw actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels effectively.
- Proven ability to think strategically, innovate, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for growth and creating impact within the Web3 ecosystem.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, adept at navigating uncertainty, and maintaining focus on key goals.
- Experience in leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
The Arbitrum Foundation values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as critical elements of its success. They are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, feel valued and have equal opportunities for success. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to be part of their team.
