Business Development Manager - US

    NEXT.io

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Business Development Manager - USLocation: New York City or surrounding areaWant to help shape the future of markets? Tired of the same old industries?

    We’re looking for a high-impact sales professional to help push NEXT.io into the rapidly evolving world of prediction markets, financial innovation, and crypto.This is a role for someone ambitious, curious, and commercially driven—joining a team that’s building at the intersection of finance, media, and emerging technology.The RoleYou’llbe responsible for driving growth across NEXT.io’s portfolio within the prediction markets, trading, and crypto ecosystems.

    You’ll bring a strong understanding of financial markets, digital assets, or trading platforms—and a desire to stay at the forefront of where markets are heading.You’ll build meaningful relationships with founders, operators, traders, and investors, helping them leverageNEXT.io’s media, events, and partnerships to grow their businesses.Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure clients receive a high-quality, tailored experience—from first touch through to long-term partnership—while contributing to a broader customer strategy that strengthens our position in this emerging space.

    What We’re Looking ForStrong interest or background in prediction markets, financial markets, trading, or crypto/web3Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and close new business opportunities Excellent relationship-building skills across a global, fast-moving industry A proactive, self-starting attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly Experience using CRM tools (HubSpot preferred) Additional languages (especially Spanish or Portuguese) are a plus

    Key

    ResponsibilitiesDrive new business and build a strong global pipeline within prediction markets, fintech, and crypto ecosystemsIdentify and close partnerships across NEXT.io’s offerings (events, media, sponsorships, and digital products) Build, manage, and grow long-term client relationships Maintain accurate pipeline a

    Tools & Tech Stack

    HubSpot

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    High-volume calls50–80/day
    Quick demos6–10/week
    Activity metricsDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Manager
    Sales-Manager
    Account-Manager
    Partnerships-Manager
    Account-Executive
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research NEXT.io's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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