Business Development (API Sales) Intern
Rare Bits
Software Engineering, Sales & Business Development
Malaysia
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022
CoinGecko is a global leader in tracking cryptocurrency data. Operating since 2014, CoinGecko has built the world's largest cryptocurrency data platform, tracking over 10,000 tokens across more than 400 exchanges, serving over 300 million page views in more than 100 countries. We are proud to have played a major part in mainstream awareness, adoption, and education of cryptocurrency globally.
We at CoinGecko believe that cryptocurrency and blockchain will define the future of finance, bringing greater financial and economic freedom around the world. In anticipation of that future, CoinGecko is building the foundation to scale cryptocurrency market data to serve billions.
What you’ll be doing:
• Lead generation: Generate, engage, and qualify inbound/outbound leads. Update all sales activity in the CRM. Move quality leads through the sales funnel by setting up meetings/calls/demos between prospects and Business Development Associates. Work closely with the marketing department to ensure consistent messaging and effective lead generation.
• Sales reporting & analytics: Assist in monitoring and analyzing sales performance metrics, market trends, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Market research: Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market by researching sales targets, market trends and the competitive landscape. Assist in drafting sales pitches, presentations, and reference material, etc.
• Account management: Build long-term, trusting relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales. Perform regular follow-ups and facilitate communication with potential to identify potential needs.
• Plugged-in: Help ensure the team stays ahead of the competition by gathering latest marketplace information on products/services and pricing packages, and conducting due diligence on clients and industries.
• Team player: Collaborate with business development associates to meet the company’s targets. Support relevant teams to ensure a smooth execution of project work plans in a timely manner. You are required to support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.
What we look for in you:
• Proven track record: You are pursuing or recently finished a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• Product knowledge: You have a general understanding of CoinGecko’s products/services to successfully establish rapport with prospects.
• Research: You have strong skills to research sales targets, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
• Project management: You take ownership of your work by ensuring all deliverables and targets are met within the agreed timeline.
• Operational excellence: You have a keen eye for detail and an exceptionally high bar for accuracy and quality. You also hold your peers to similar standards in their work.
• Entrepreneurial: You are self-motivated, resourceful, and have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced and highly agile environment.
• People skills: You communicate clearly and have experience working with other individuals in a team towards achieving a common goal.
• Leadership: You are self-motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision. You have a strong sense of self-leadership and are curious and creative in finding ways to improve existing projects and workflows.
• Problem solving: You are passionate about solving problems faced by stakeholders together with strong empathy.
• Growth mindset: You love delving into new technologies and new ways of doing things.
• Web3 interest: You have a keen interest in blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT, web3, and metaverse topics.
Note:
• Please take note that we are only accepting local candidates from Malaysia & Singapore. If you are interested in a remote position based outside Malaysia & Singapore, do take a look at our roles labeled remote.
Some of the perks while at CoinGecko:
• RM 1,500 or SGD 1,000 allowance /month if you are based in Malaysia or Singapore respectively.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Work wherever you feel most productive.
• Flexible Working Hours: No 9-5 structure, work the hours you need to get your tasks done.
• Transport Allowance: You will be given a monthly fixed allowance to ease the cost of travelling.
• An opportunity to learn about blockchain and cryptocurrencies from one of the pioneering companies in the industry.
CoinGecko is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Interested? Hit the apply button to get started on your application!