Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager leading strategic partnerships in the DeFi and crypto space at YieldNest. Driving growth and building relationships with key projects and influencers.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Forge Key Partnerships: Identify and build strong relationships with top projects, protocols, exchanges, and influencers in the DeFi ecosystem.
Drive Growth: Develop and implement partnership strategies that boost user acquisition, liquidity, and overall platform growth.
Negotiate Deals: Handle the ins and outs of partnership agreements, including contributions, investments, marketing collaborations, and joint ventures.
Be the Go-To Contact: Serve as the main point of contact for our external partners, ensuring strong alignment with YieldNest’s goals.
Analyze and Report: Keep a close eye on partnership performance metrics, delivering insights and updates to our internal teams.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep informed about industry trends, competitor moves, and regulatory changes, using this knowledge to refine our partnership strategies.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work with internal teams to create partnership assets—marketing materials, integration guides, and co-branded content that stand out.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or a related role within the crypto and DeFi space.
Deep knowledge of DeFi protocols, blockchain technology, and the crypto market.
A proven history of negotiating and securing high-value partnerships with leading industry players.
Strong communication skills—able to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
A self-starter attitude with a focus on results, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Solid pay with bonuses if we crush it
A front-row seat in DeFi—where your work shapes the future of finance
Work with a crew that’s as passionate and driven as you are
Growth opportunities—because staying stagnant isn’t an option

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Hard Skills & Tools

partnership managementbusiness developmentnegotiationperformance metrics analysisstrategy developmentuser acquisitionliquidity managementmarketing collaborationblockchain technologyDeFi protocols

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingself-starterresults-orientedcollaborationadaptabilityinsight deliveryalignment with goalsdynamic environmentproblem-solving