Senior Business Developer

About the role 

What you’ll do 

• Work with some of the best projects in the space to collaborate and / or integrate CowSwap
• Observe the market and do market research to understand where the market and competitors are heading
• Become a subject matter expert on CowSwap and CoW Protocol. Remain up-to-date on industry news
• Develop a strategy for user acquisition, increase volumes, tradeflow and integrations.
• Identify potential partners and clients in the target market (Ethereum, L2s, Sidechains) and complete relevant research on their business and technical needs
• Create content material that facilitates the pitching of CowSwap and CoW Protocol across different user groups and audiences
• Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
• Speak at meetups and conferences to present CowSwap
• Organize meetups & community events

Who you are

• You have at least 2 years of experience in sales or business development at a venture backed startup in the crypto or fintech space
• You have a profound understanding of the blockchain industry and Ethereum in particular
• You have tangible proof-of-works in the crypto space, which can take the form of writing, designs, twitter feeds, projects...
• You have strong analytical skills
• You are self-driven, structured, reliable and motivated 
• You are extroverted and enjoy networking 
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of presentations
• You have excellent command of English
• You possess a Masters in Business Administration, Management or similar; or equivalent work experience in related field

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment: join one of our hubs in Berlin or Lisbon or work remotely with the option of joining a local coworking space 
• Regular trips to reunite with the rest of the team 
• Conference budget to keep up to date with the developments of the ecosystem
• Learning budget to support your higher ambitions 
• Impact: you are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!
• Flat hierarchies: This means fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life! 
• Flexible work and vacation times: We truly believe in and stand for work-life balance. We have a great flexible work policy and a generous vacation allowance. 
• Grow with us: We're growing rapidly, the industry is expanding fast, and we have a lot to do. If you're someone who loves taking initiative and getting things done, there's a lot of opportunities for your individual growth.

How to apply

• Please apply with your (English) resume in .pdf
• To increase your chances, please share a note on top of your resume stating your interest in DeFi, trading and how your previous career prepared you for joining the BD Team at CowSwap