Business Development Manager - Sunrise

SOLANA FOUNDATION; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Multicoin is looking for a Business Development professional to drive the adoption of Sunrise in the blockchain space. You will be responsible for sourcing and closing partnerships while nurturing relationships with various stakeholders in the crypto ecosystem.

Ideal candidates will have over 4 years in business development with strong analytical and communication skills, and a deep understanding of blockchain technologies.

Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive compensation, and an innovative team culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development, sales, or strategy roles in blockchain, crypto, fintech, or SaaS.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technologies and protocols.
• Strong analytical skills with actionable insight derivation.

Responsibilities

• Source, pitch, negotiate, and close partnerships to drive Sunrise adoption.
• Cultivate strong relationships with blockchain protocols and crypto startups.
• Analyze market trends and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and execute a structured sales pipeline for lead generation.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Blockchain knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Wormhole Labs builds Sunrise (sunrise.xyz), a platform that helps token issuers launch and list their tokens on Solana. To date, we've orchestrated the launch of dozens of assets on the Solana blockchain accounting for more than $10 billion in cumulative trading volume.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Source, pitch, negotiate, and close partnerships with asset issuers, Solana ecosystem projects, and broad ecosystem participants to drive Sunrise adoption.

• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with blockchain protocols, crypto startups, DAOs, and enterprise clients, driving adoption and integration of our solutions and services.

• Partner with product and engineering teams to support launches and align GTM strategies with client needs.

• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities and optimize strategies.

• Build, manage, and execute a structured sales pipeline to ensure consistent lead generation and successful deal closure.

• Work closely with internal teams, including engineering and operations, to deliver seamless client solutions and drive successful outcomes.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• Experience: 4+ years in business development, sales, or strategy roles within blockchain, crypto, fintech, or SaaS industries. Proven track record closing meaningful partnerships.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, protocols, DeFi, and cross-chain solutions.

• Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to derive actionable insights from data and apply them to drive strategy and decision-making.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proactive Mindset: A self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Relationship Builder: Proven ability to cultivate and nurture high‑value partnerships.

• Flexibility: Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating in a remote‑first environment.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience working with blockchain foundations, DAOs, DeFi companies, and protocols.

• Technical knowledge or hands‑on experience with blockchain development tools.

• Familiarity with analytics platforms like Solscan, Etherscan, Dune Analytics, or similar tools.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Competitive compensation packages, including discretionary bonuses.

• Flexible, remote‑first working arrangements with a distributed team.

• A culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

• The opportunity to solve some of the hardest problems in crypto, working alongside an exceptional and highly skilled team.