Crypto Ecosystem BD Lead — Hybrid (South Africa)

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical coverage

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Crypto Ecosystem Business Development Manager based in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. You will identify opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive adoption of blockchain solutions across the South African market.

As a senior BD professional, you will engage exchanges, dApp developers, institutions, and ecosystem players. You will lead go-to-market initiatives, negotiate deals, and help shape product roadmaps with market feedback.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
MBA or equivalent is a plus.
5+ years in B2B business development or partnerships, with crypto/Blockchain exposure.
Proven track record of closing partnerships and deals.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the crypto and blockchain ecosystem in South Africa.
Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with exchanges, wallet providers, DeFi projects, and institutional investors.
Represent the company at industry conferences, meetups, and events to build brand awareness and generate leads.
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve company objectives.
Negotiate and close partnership agreements and commercial deals.
Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive landscapes.
Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align BD efforts with strategy.
Provide market feedback to product teams for roadmaps.
Build and manage a pipeline of potential partners and initiatives.
Educate potential partners and clients on value propositions.