The Business Development Intern will assist with lead research, validation, and scheduling meetings for Account Executives, while supporting digital campaigns.
About Us
Founded in 2018, with employees across the world, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team spans 5 continents and 15+ time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7. At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets.
The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, The Block Pro, Campus, and our podcast/livestreamed events.
Why Join The Block
Shape the narrative of crypto education, media, and research - not just follow it. Join a company that's respected in the space and has the audience, platform, and reach to move markets. Work remotely with a high-performance team that values ownership, speed, and clarity. Be part of a business that's expanding beyond media into SaaS, certification, and enterprise offerings. Competitive comp, equity, and benefits package. The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team across race, gender, identity, age, and background.
About the Role
- We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented BDA Intern to support our sales and outreach efforts.
- The successful candidate will focus on researching and validating leads, and setting qualified meetings for our Account Executives (AE’s)
- The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about digital advertising and the crypto industry
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in lead generation, data validation, and industry research within a fast-growing industry
- This role has the potential to evolve into Campaign Management and be converted into a full time position upon successful completion of the internship
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed research to identify and compile potential leads
- Validate lead data to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Prioritize and qualify leads based on established criteria
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with high-potential prospects for AEs
- Maintain and update lead databases with accurate and current information
- Assist in creating outreach strategies based on research insights
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to improve lead quality and conversion
- Stay informed about industry trends and key market players
What Are We Looking For
- Graduating in 2025 or by Q2 2026 or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Data Science, Economics, or a related field
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow our business
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Excel, CRM tools, and online research tools
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency industry a plus
Work location & Authorization
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based without sponsorship.
Working Hours & Time Zones
This role is open to candidates in [regions or time zones].You’ll primarily collaborate with team members in [UTC offset or countries]. We promote async work but may require some overlap hours.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The actual salary may vary based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and location.
Top Skills
Crm Tools
Excel
Online Research Tools
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