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Head of Business Development (FinTech/Blockchain) at Peskind Executive Search
Peskind Executive Search
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Administration
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
As the Head of Business Development, you will focus on these four responsibilities.
Sales and Product Market Fit- Product Market Fit and Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy: Lead the development and execution of strategies that ensure the product aligns with market needs, focusing on SaaS offerings and global expansion.
- Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for major clients, nurturing relationships that drive revenue and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Sales Process Oversight: Manage the sales journey from initial discovery to conversion, emphasizing a strategic approach that aligns with company goals.
- Post-Sales Support: Oversee post-sale activities, including ongoing relationship management and acting as a liaison between business and technology teams to address client needs.
- Pricing and Contract Negotiation: Develop pricing strategies and lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms that support business objectives.
- Team Leadership: Supervise sales personnel, and provide guidance to the CEO during sales calls, emphasizing the importance of relationship building.
- Investor Relations: Act as the primary contact for fundraising efforts, managing relationships with equity investors and stakeholders involved in internal financing.
- Capital Acquisition: Identify and cultivate relationships with potential investors for Series A funding, playing a key role in securing financial resources for growth.
- Financial Strategy Development: Collaborate with leadership to devise strategies for scaling the company, including identifying and recruiting leadership talent to support expansion.
- Ecosystem Financing: Leverage existing relationships to raise funds through over-the-counter (OTC) deals with core ecosystem partners and advocates.
- Strategic Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships that align with the company's strategic goals, enhancing sales and marketing efforts on a global scale.
- Event Representation: Attend key industry events, particularly in digital assets and traditional finance sectors, to promote the company and establish it as a leader in tokenization software.
- Brand Leadership: Foster a cohesive external brand presence by defining and exemplifying company culture and values within the front-office team.
- Team Supervision: Manage the sales and business development teams, providing direction and support to achieve performance targets.
- Leadership Collaboration: Work closely with senior management to ensure alignment of sales and partnership strategies with overall company objectives.
- Talent Acquisition and Performance Management: Lead the hiring process for sales and business development roles, and oversee performance evaluations to maintain a high-performing team.
Typical senior pay: $206k for Chief Executives nationally
National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$206k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
Balanced market
Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.
Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
âš Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Remote-capable workers
Weaker for:
Entry-level candidates, Career switchers
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Watch out for
Wage disconnect:
Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
26% self-employed:
Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
⚡
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
+4%
10yr growth
26% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024