Business Development Intern

Summary

The job is for a sales internship at CoinGecko, a global cryptocurrency data platform. The position is open to students pursuing their Bachelor's degree or fresh graduates within a year of their graduation date. The role involves market research, lead generation, relationship management, supporting P&L management and project delivery, and performing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: You are pursuing or recently finished a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field
• 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
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: You are able to present and communicate effectively to obtain stakeholders’ buy-in and close deals
• Collaboration Skill: You are able to work independently while acting as a team player, willing to share knowledge and experiences with team members

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market by researching sales targets, market trends and the competitive landscape. Assist with drafting sales pitches, presentations, and reference material, etc
• Lead Generation: Generate, engage, and qualify inbound/outbound leads. Manage sales pipeline by updating all activity in the CRM. Move quality leads through the marketing funnel by setting up meetings/calls/demos between prospects and account executives
• Relationship 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-up calls or emails and facilitate communication with existing customers to ensure their satisfaction and identify new potential needs
• Support P&L Management and Project Delivery: Collaborate with business development executives to meet the company’s targets. Support relevant teams to ensure a smooth execution of project work plans in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• You are familiar with CoinGecko’s products/services to successfully establish rapport with prospects
• Passion for cryptocurrency, blockchain, or financial markets are a huge plus
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Benefits

• The allowance for this position is RM2,250 (RM1,500 Monthly Allowance + RM150 Parking Allowance + RM600 Meal Allowance) for those based in Malaysia
• The allowance for this position is SGD1,500 (SGD1,000 Monthly Allowance + SGD100 Parking Allowance + SGD400 Meal Allowance) for those based in Singapore
• 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
• Annual Company Offsite: We gather once a year to meet each other in person, reflect on the year, and partake in social activities!
• An opportunity to learn about blockchain and cryptocurrencies from one of the pioneering companies in the industry