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Business Development

At Monad Foundation, we are a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to usher in a future powered by blockchain technology. We believe that the Monad blockchain--a performant and parallel EVM Layer 1--can bring that future into the present.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Business Development professional to focus on strategic market development at Monad. You will own the early and middle stages of the business development process, and will be actively involved in the optimization and execution of inbound/outbound lead strategies. Your work will be instrumental to identifying potential opportunities across the industry, and in building and maintaining strong relationships with projects looking to build on the Monad blockchain.

This role is critical to Monad’s success as it will be core in building and shaping the landscape of Monad’s future ecosystem across apps and infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Managing, evaluating, and triaging relationships with inbound leads as the first point-of-contact
Optimizing processes and strategy for lead focus, management, and generation
Conducting strategic outbound activities, initiating touch points with important prospects
Sourcing, identifying and proactively pursuing promising opportunities
Cultivating and developing expertise on certain segments, such that you can grow into owning strategy and direction for respective category
Working cross-functionally regularly to support internal teams on BD functions
Supporting and driving on complex deal contracts and negotiations

Who You Are

You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or similar GTM role with demonstrable track record
- A minimum of 2 years in the web3 industry (preferably at an early stage startup)
You have with a demonstrable track record
You are an excellent communicator, both written and verbally, and you are familiar with web3 communication styles (e.g. using TG, crypto vernacular, etc.)
You are a hero for our partners; you are able to quickly assess, identify and effectively speak to potential partner’s pain points / value drivers and how we can help
You are action oriented: you are biased toward action while respecting team-oriented priorities
You are crypto native, with meaningful understanding of crypto concepts, technical overviews, culture, and industry segments
You have superb time management skills, and aim to optimize usage of time, both for yourself and for teammates
You are a strong networker; you build and maintain relationships with key players in the industry
You are autonomous and self-motivated, and are proactive in pursuing opportunities
You are a strategic thinker; you efficiently assess the importance of opportunities and accelerate accordingly

Nice to Have

You have strong existing relationships in the industry
You have strong knowledge of different sectors of a blockchain ecosystem (i.e. defi, infrastructure, etc)
You have experience managing multifaceted, complex projects across internal and external stakeholders

Why Work with Us

Challenging problems. You’ll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact.
Huge opportunity. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth-constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
The right team. You’ll be part of an exceptional and highly-motivated team
Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you’ll help continue to shape our culture.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees); generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and 10 company-observed holidays.

What You Should Know About Business Development, Monad Foundation

At Monad Foundation, we're on an exciting journey to shape the future with blockchain technology, and we need a talented Business Development professional to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in driving strategic market development, focusing on both early and middle stages of the business development process. Your skills will shine as you optimize and execute lead strategies while building strong relationships with projects eager to build on the Monad blockchain. You will manage inbound leads, conduct strategic outreach, and pursue promising opportunities, making a significant impact on our ecosystem. At Monad, we value excellent communication, action orientation, and a proactive mindset, especially in the dynamic web3 space. If you have at least 5 years of experience in business development, including a solid footing in the web3 industry, and you’re ready to dive into complex negotiations, this is your chance! You'll be part of a passionate team tackling big challenges and impacting the world of blockchain. Plus, enjoy a supportive culture focused on collaboration and growth, alongside fantastic benefits like full medical coverage and generous PTO. Your journey to transform the blockchain landscape starts here with Monad Foundation!

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What are the responsibilities of a Business Development professional at Monad Foundation?

As a Business Development professional at Monad Foundation, you will manage relationships with inbound leads, optimize lead generation strategies, and conduct outbound outreach to important prospects. You're expected to proactively source promising opportunities while collaborating cross-functionally to support business development functions and drive on complex deal negotiations.