Business Development Intern

Blockidex Inc.; MetroWest (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency firm in Florida is seeking a Business Development Intern to help discover and onboard clients. This role includes researching opportunities, planning marketing initiatives, and developing client proposals. Ideal candidates will have a passion for blockchain technology, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This internship offers an engaging environment with opportunities for learning and growth alongside management.

Qualifications

• Understanding and passion for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
• Knowledge of general business fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential clients and establish rapport.
• Plan and oversee marketing initiatives.
• Research organizations for new opportunities.
• Increase current customer value while attracting new ones.
• Find and develop new markets to improve sales.
• Attend conferences and industry events.
• Develop quotes and proposals for clients.
• Set and ensure development team goals are met.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Sales experience

CRM software knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in document software

Experience with chat software

Job description

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!