Senior Ecosystem / Business Development Lead (m/w/d)

EoT Labs and flagship project peaq were founded under the belief that a better trajectory for humanity exists. We’re focused on harnessing the power of modern technology to build a global, borderless, machine economy that works for all humans on earth – the 100%, not just the 1%.

Today, more than 20 industries are already being positively shaped by this next generation of apps built on the peaq network. This is an opportunity to join a team of performance-driven entrepreneurs, engineers, and creatives, on a mission to unlock the Age of Abundance.

We’re looking for a Senior Ecosystem / Business Development Lead (Europe) to scale our ecosystem to the next level. You will be responsible for facilitating, closing and operating strategic partnerships, identifying high quality projects in the wide scope of DePIN and the machine economy and bringing them to and onboard them in the peaq ecosystem. You will also be responsible for fostering a thriving community of developers and businesses, spearheading the adoption of peaq's technology across various industries and play an important role in the investment and funding process for top tier projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in venture capital, business development and ecosystem management within the blockchain or tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scalable growth strategies to onboard new, high profile projects to the peaq ecosystem.
• Develop and execute scalable success strategies to support the projects currently building on peaq in their growth, to build a network of support and make it accessible in a scalable way.
• Identify, develop, and manage high-impact relationships with key stakeholders, including enterprises, startups, consortia, and developers.
• Lead the adoption of peaq’s blockchain technology in Europe by targeting industries such as smart mobility, energy, and connectivity.
• Cultivate and grow a vibrant ecosystem by engaging with and supporting the developer community, organizing events, and facilitating collaboration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new dApps and DePINs built on peaq.
• Represent peaq at industry events, conferences, and in the media to advocate for the Economy of Things and decentralized technologies.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to ensure alignment and support for business development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a Layer 1, Layer 2 or Layer 0 Ecosystem related role, business development, partnerships, venture capital, growth investment, or ecosystem management, preferably in the blockchain industry.
• Strong network of contacts within the tech and blockchain communities in the EMEA region.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Strong due diligence skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to create efficient and usable valuation frameworks.
• Deep understanding and passion for decentralized technologies, blockchain, and the Economy of Things.
• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region as needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

Benefits

• Remote first. You’ll be joining a team working from all over the world.
• Flexible working arrangements. Create your own journey with flexible working schedules and locations.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in an exciting industry that has the potential to positively shape our world.
• High growth potential. Room to grow professionally at EoT Labs, while learning new skills and working on the cutting edge of Web3 and IoT.
• A warm and open culture at an international organization with team members coming from all four corners of the globe.
• An environment that values freedom, autonomy, team spirit and open communication.

We look forward to building the future with you.