Founded in 2016 by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino, Kadena developed the only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (“PoW”) blockchain along with Pact, the safest smart contract language. Kadena’s founders (previously leading JPMorgan’s Emerging Blockchain group) built a proprietary chain architecture providing the security of Bitcoin, virtually free gas (transaction fees), unparalleled throughput, as well as Pact – the most secure smart contract language with built-in automated auditing!

With revolutionary technology, Kadena empowers crypto founders to focus on what matters most: delivering cutting-edge innovation to make the world a better place!

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our business development team as a Business Analyst or Associate, focusing on research and lead generation. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and qualifying potential customers & partners, generating sales leads, and nurturing relationships with prospects. Your primary objective will be to support the business development team by creating a pipeline of qualified leads and ensuring a continuous flow of opportunities.

Kadena will grow rapidly and dynamically in the coming years, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable and capable in quickly capitalizing on arising opportunities and ready to take on roles and responsibilities best suited to maximize growth. We will be looking for a candidate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a character that is welcoming of new challenges that will arise in a fast-paced and high-growth industry.

This position will report directly to our Director of Business Development, with the opportunity to grow with the role and company.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries or market segments
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach, to generate interest and create initial contact with prospects
• Qualify leads by engaging in meaningful conversations, understanding their needs, and determining their potential as qualified prospects
• Collaborate closely with the business development team to develop and implement effective lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all lead generation activities and customer interactions in the CRM system
• Utilize various sales and marketing tools to identify and track leads, manage pipelines, and monitor progress towards targets
• Continuously enhance product knowledge and stay up-to-date with industry trends to effectively communicate the value proposition to prospects
• Collaborate with marketing teams to provide insights and feedback on lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Participate in regular sales team meetings and provide input on lead generation strategies, market trends, and customer feedback

What Sets You Apart

• 2-5 years of experience in traditional finance roles
• Exceptionally personable and comfortable being the face of Kadena on the phone, on video calls, and at industry events
• Self-starter who can take loose instruction and lead the process and deliverables from start to finish
• Passion for relentless improvement and delivering high quality business documents that can be used internally and externally
• A team player but independent and self-motivated
• Experience, interest or familiarity with digital assets is a big plus
• Ability to create institutional-grade spreadsheets and presentations
• B.S. or M.S. preferred

Kadena requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Kadena considers requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons pursuant to applicable law.