About Blockchain Futurist Conference:

Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest and most high-profile blockchain and cryptocurrency event in Canada and is now expanding into the U.S. Unlike any other conference, this annual event is tailored to foster engagement from its participants with hands-on technology woven into every aspect of the conference. This event brings together a global audience of attendees such as startups, investors, developers, enterprise leaders, financial institutions, researchers, academics and emerging tech pioneers to build the future.

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Business Development Manager for Event Sponsorships Sales to join the exciting sector of Web3, crypto, and the blockchain ecosystem who can work in a fast-paced and fast-growing industry. This position will be responsible for creating and managing a sales pipeline and should be emersed in the industry. We are looking for a driven, self-sufficient professional who doesn’t need constant direction or management.

Who should apply:

You are:

• Highly knowledgeable about the crypto, DeFi, Web3, AI, or emerging tech
• Extremely tuned into the industry and have a network
• Obsessed about pipeline building and closing deals
• Self-driven and process-oriented
• Proven experience in business development or partnership roles
• Experience or interest in events
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• CRM management experience with the ability to effectively enter and maintain a sales pipeline; Salesforce strongly preferred

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, pursue, and develop new sponsorship leads and opportunities within the crypto, DeFi, AI, Web3, FinTech, and blockchain sectors
• Build and manage a sales pipeline with full CRM transparency and reporting.
• Work closely with the founder and head of sales to refine and evolve offerings.
• Operate with high accountability and ownership of your pipeline and results.
• Collaborate with the event production and marketing teams to align on deliverables for partners and sponsors.
• Represent the event and brand at industry meetups, conferences, and virtual networking sessions.
• Ensure timely execution of partner obligations and deliverables leading up to and during the event.
• Provide insights on trends and key players in the blockchain space to inform strategy and outreach.

Work Culture:

• Strong overlap with EST hours
• Flexibility outside core hours – this is a global industry, and occasional evening calls are part of the game
• The right candidates will thrive in an environment where ownership, autonomy, and accountability are the norm

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business development or partnership roles within the crypto, Web3, tech, or event industry. This is not a role for someone new to the space.

• A strong network of contacts in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and remotely.

• Understanding of current trends in Web3, crypto, blockchain, and AI

• CRM management experience with the ability to effectively enter and maintain a sales pipeline; Salesforce strongly preferred

• Job Title: Business Development Manager for Event Sponsorship Sales

• Location: Remote / Hybrid (Event location-based travel as needed), EST preferred

• Contract Duration: 1 year, with potential for extension

• Industry: Crypto, Blockchain, Web3 Events

• Reports to: Head of Sales

• Compensation: $60k + commission and potential for extension or permanent opportunity post-event