Protocol Sales Associate
CoinbaseAbout the role
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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
The Protocol Sales team is responsible for driving awareness, adoption and sales of Coinbase’s core products and services to protocol teams globally. Team members manage business development, sales, client relationships and service across the many products that cater to crypto companies and token issuers. The team works closely with Product and other functions throughout Coinbase to enhance the offering and platform. Successful candidates will play a key role in Coinbase’s growth strategy by working closely with the industry’s most exciting innovators and crypto companies.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Market Coinbase’s suite of products & services to protocol teams and token issuers on a global basis.
- Provide white-glove sales, trading, relationship management coverage for token issuers.
- Structure, negotiate, and execute agreements for custodial, trading, financing, staking and promotional products.
- Assist senior team members in generating, filtering, and pursuing leads and responding to inbound opportunities.
- Communicate and align with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with product leaders to synthesize product feedback from clients to help inform product roadmap.
- Identify broader cross selling opportunities and leverage other SME’s in the team.
- Drive client acquisition and manage a portfolio of VIP global clients, ensuring strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Build rapport and deepen connections with existing clients through frequent, proactive communication, and relationship expansion.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 3+ years relevant experience, preferably in a sales/business development role for a crypto company, trading or custody environment, and/or enterprise sales.
- Fierce passion for the rapidly evolving crypto industry, with a commitment to staying current on the latest trends and innovations.
- Strong team collaboration - This role crosses all functions of Coinbase (Platform, Consumer and Institutional) and across all Product, Legal, Marketing, and Sales. It is critical that this individual has strong team-working skills.
- Driven - Individual will need to be a self-starter and motivated to push for results without micro-management.
- Entrepreneurial - This individual will bring new ideas and methods to the table.
- Creative dealmaking and commercial opportunity identification.
- Strong strategic thinking, client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal communication: you can break down complex subjects into simple, logical language.
- Experience working cross functionally with product, engineering, finance, production, legal, and data.
Nice to haves:
- Have led the go-to-market of a token launch at a crypto protocol.
- Involved in sales at a competing custodian, exchange or crypto trading platform.
- Experience at a traditional financial institution.
- Sell side investment banking experience.
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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $157,590—$185,400 USDPlease be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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