Business Development Strategist (Remote)

Responsibilities

Strategy

• Collaborate with leadership on business development strategy, from aligning on promising regions and verticals to identifying target companies to tailoring specific value propositions for those companies.
• Understand and clearly communicate how higher level shifts in the global financial market will impact a multi-asset Lightning Network and stablecoin adoption.

Business Development

• Source new potential customers, from new Lightning-first entrepreneurs to existing bitcoin companies and non-bitcoin companies that want to add Lightning support to their apps.
• Support existing customers by being a point of contact for technical questions or feature requests, and by being able to explain new features and the business-related impacts of upgrading.
• Understand customers' business goals, and connect them with ecosystem participants that may help them achieve them.

Communications

• Write compelling, high-quality thought pieces to drive awareness and education around the Lightning Network, Lightning Labs, and its products.
• Support funnel growth activities, such as blog posts, press releases, engagement across social outlets, and community events.
• Build organic awareness and grow engagement across community platforms such as Slack, Telegram, Twitter, etc.

Requirements

• Passion for bitcoin, Lightning, and the mission of bringing financial freedom to the world
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a business development, strategy, financial, or other relevant role
• Attention to detail and strong writing and editing skills
• Creative thinker who can effortlessly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Eagerness to try new things and to be energized by creative challenges
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across time zones
• Fast learner with a strong ability to reach out to new audiences

Preferred

• Track record of public writings regarding the global financial or payments markets, ideally with an emphasis on bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins
• Ability to build relationships particularly with entrepreneurs and developers in emerging markets (LATAM, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa)
• Familiarity with the Lightning community and a technical understanding of bitcoin and Lightning