Job description

About WINE Project

WINE Project is an innovative company harnessing blockchain technology to revolutionize the global wine industry by integrating Web3 and digital asset solutions. Their platform promotes product authenticity, supply chain transparency, digital ownership, and global market accessibility, connecting various stakeholders such as wineries, distributors, collectors, investors, and consumers within a modernized ecosystem.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Business Development will spearhead commercial expansion efforts, strategic partnership development, and market acceleration initiatives. This executive role is fundamental in shaping business strategy, cultivating enterprise-level relationships, discovering new revenue streams, and growing the company's ecosystem.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Create and implement strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
Identify and pursue new market opportunities and commercial channels.
Expand WINE Project’s footprint in wine, technology, and digital asset sectors.
Provide actionable market insights and strategic guidance to leadership.
Establish and nurture partnerships with wineries, distributors, retailers, luxury brands, investors, and tech collaborators.
Lead negotiations and long-term alliance formation with key partners.
Represent the company at industry forums and executive gatherings.
Promote blockchain adoption to enhance authentication, ownership, and tokenization within the wine sector.
Work closely with product and tech teams to integrate innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
Drive customer acquisition and spearhead enterprise sales strategies.
Manage sophisticated negotiations and foster scalable development processes.
Lead internal business development teams and collaborate across functions.
Contribute to the corporate culture, vision, and sustainable growth plans.

Qualifications and Skills

Over 10 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, or leadership roles.
Demonstrated track record of cultivating partnerships and achieving business expansion.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to independently steer complex projects in a fast-paced, growth-stage company.
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
Preferred background in wine, luxury goods, consumer brands, technology, fintech, blockchain, or Web3 ecosystems.
Knowledge of blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and tokenization concepts.
Established network across enterprise, retail, distribution, or investment sectors is advantageous.
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments and leading cross-functional teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus schemes
Equity or profit-sharing opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Industry-specific training in blockchain and Web3 technologies

Why Join Us?

Joining WINE Project offers a chance to be at the forefront of blending luxury wine markets with cutting-edge blockchain and Web3 innovations. This role is ideal for visionary leaders eager to create transformative business models and redefine the future of the global wine trade within a technology-driven ecosystem.