Business Development

About IQ:

IQ's ATP introduces agents that are sovereign blockchain entities, capable of true autonomy. Unlike previous models, ATP agents operate independently, owning assets, performing on-chain actions, and continuously enhancing their capabilities through tokenized ecosystems.

Business Development - Job Overview

We are seeking proactive, mission-driven individuals to join us in shaping the future of AI Agents. This role demands a dynamic and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, embraces ownership of their responsibilities, and can pivot quickly to meet evolving challenges.

As the Business Development and Integration, you will collaborate closely with the executive team to onboard users, teams, capital providers, partners, and emerging projects into the IQ’s Agent Tokenization Platform. You will engage with different projects and teams at early stages, identifying and cultivating opportunities to drive the platform’s growth.

We prioritize candidates who are deeply embedded in the blockchain ecosystem and can serve as our local presence in key spaces.

Ideal candidates will have led growth initiatives globally for an AI project, L1/L2 blockchain or DeFi protocol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for teams exploring opportunities within the AI Agent space and on board them onto Agent Tokenization Platform.
• Establish connections with projects, builders and blockchain communities, and other relevant individuals/teams globally to drive ecosystem growth.
• Identify and leverage unique market dynamics globally, such as projects/builders or innovative user acquisition strategies, to maximize IQ ATP’s potential.
• Foster collaborations with projects and builders to enable partnerships and interoperable feature sets within the ATP’s ecosystem.
• Utilize your network and IQ’s brand to attract top builders and facilitate deployments of AI Agents onto IQ ATP.
• Partner with agent deployers to align product features and priorities with DApp requirements and market strategy.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to ensure successful product rollouts and improvements.
• Advocate for users and partners by engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback and insights for continuous ecosystem enhancement.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, finance, or venture capital, ideally within blockchain or fintech, with a focus on AI/DeFi.
• Deep understanding of AI Agents, AI Agent platforms/launchpads, blockchain technology and DeFi.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship building.
• Proven experience structuring complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships responsibly and effectively.
• Track record of building and scaling teams focused on business development, sales, or partnerships.
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to prioritize features and initiatives based on customer needs and market opportunities.
• Experience bridging traditional finance or Web2 business development with crypto-native initiatives is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Work directly and hands-on with executives, gaining invaluable experience and mentorship.
• The opportunity to exponentially grow as the first Business Development member for a newly launched product by IQ AI.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI project shaping the future of AI x Blockchain x DeFi.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• The chance to drive impactful partnerships on a global scale.