Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager at Skygate, a software consulting company focused on early-stage founders. This part-time role involves networking with NYC founders, validating business ideas with technology and marketing, and helping them fundraise. The hire will be the first NYC team member and eventually grow the local sales and marketing team.
About this role
Business Development Manager
skygate is a software consulting company focused on helping early-stage founders get from the pre-money phase to angel investment and beyond.
We're a fast-growing, 40+ employee tech company helping early-stage founders fundraise by validating their business ideas with technology and marketing initiatives.
We're looking for a Business Development Representative who's available 1-2 days per week to be our first New York City hire! Our Headquarters are in Europe, and we have team members in Tel Aviv and Edinburgh with plans to expand in the U.S. later this year.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Ideally, experience with and an understanding of the struggles of early-stage startup founders. Prior entrepreneurship experience or experience working with startups is a plus!
- You're a smart worker focused on adding value.
- Available to work 1-2 days per week (approximately 8-16 hours) to start, with the possibility to extend.
- You love meeting others, networking, and learning about tech!
Benefits:
- We'll teach you the process we've developed working with 200+ founders.
- You'll join our growing Sales and Marketing team.
- You'll eventually be responsible for growing the team in New York as our first hire!
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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