Dao
Fashion • Retail • eCommerce
Dao is a clothing brand specializing in the creation and manufacturing of jeans and other garments. The company emphasizes producing high-quality apparel "Made in France" at its own workshop in Nancy or with partner workshops across France. Dao is dedicated to sustainability and ethical production, ensuring that its jeans are made under fair working conditions and with environmentally safe materials. Dao offers a variety of products, including jeans, t-shirts, and other clothing items for men and women, all characterized by their French craftsmanship and commitment to responsible fashion.
Business Development Team Leader
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July 23
Dao
Fashion • Retail • eCommerce
Dao is a clothing brand specializing in the creation and manufacturing of jeans and other garments. The company emphasizes producing high-quality apparel "Made in France" at its own workshop in Nancy or with partner workshops across France. Dao is dedicated to sustainability and ethical production, ensuring that its jeans are made under fair working conditions and with environmentally safe materials. Dao offers a variety of products, including jeans, t-shirts, and other clothing items for men and women, all characterized by their French craftsmanship and commitment to responsible fashion.
📋 Description
• Lead and manage CoW DAO’s business development team, setting strategy, priorities, and scalable processes for growth • Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with: • Consumer-facing financial applications (wallets, neobanks, trading apps) • Institutional players (market makers, trading firms, fintechs) • Other DeFi protocols and ecosystem partners • Own and nurture key high-value relationships, maintaining active engagement and driving successful deal execution • Pitch CoW DAO’s products; CoW Protocol, CoW Swap, MEV Blocker, and CoW AMM—to partners, tailoring narratives for technical and non-technical audiences • Navigate complex enterprise sales processes, including managing RFPs, multi-stakeholder negotiations, and legal reviews • Develop sales enablement materials such as polished sales decks, target lists, and influence maps to support BD efforts • Track, analyze, and report on BD initiatives, both qualitatively and quantitatively • Bring insights from partners and market trends back to influence CoW DAO’s product roadmaps • Represent CoW DAO at conferences, talks, and industry events to elevate our presence and forge connections • Appropriately manage a budget for travel, events, and business development activities • Mentor and coach team members, fostering skill development and cross-functional collaboration
🎯 Requirements
• Significant experience in business development, sales, or partnerships, ideally in larger fintech companies, DeFi, or Web3 ecosystems • Proven success selling solutions into large fintechs or institutional organizations, with experience managing complex sales cycles and RFP processes • Skilled at creating compelling narratives and translating technical concepts into business value for diverse audiences • Hands-on approach, you’re excited to lead but equally willing to execute deals yourself • Strategic thinker who can prioritize opportunities for the highest impact • Collaborative mindset with a track record of mentoring, coaching, or managing teams • Comfortable navigating decentralized, remote environments with minimal oversight • A quick learner with genuine curiosity for DeFi and blockchain technology • Excellent communicator who builds trust quickly, adapts messaging to different stakeholders, and resolves conflicts diplomatically • Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
🏖️ Benefits
• Flexible work environment: Work remotely or join our Lisbon hub whenever you’d like • Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO • Periodic gatherings: Meet teammates in person through regular team retreats • Conference allocation: Stay up to date with the latest in Web3 using our conference budget • Learning budget: Support for personal and professional development • Hardware budget: Get the tools you need to do your best work • Flat hierarchies: Enjoy more ownership and less bureaucracy • Flexible time off: Prioritize your work-life balance • Make an impact: Your contributions directly influence CoW DAO’s direction and success • Growth: Take initiative, own projects, and accelerate your professional journey
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