Business Development Manager (Sports/Prediction Markets)

Wintermute is a crypto-native algorithmic trading company expanding into sports and prediction markets. The Business Development Manager will grow this business by leveraging an established network of high-value sports and VIP clients, developing commercial partnerships, managing client relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver a high-quality experience.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage relationships with high-value sports clients, VIPs and other sophisticated market participants
• Leverage your existing network to introduce new clients to Wintermute’s sports and prediction markets offering
• Identify where the most active and valuable clients operate and develop strategies to reach and engage them
• Own the relationship from initial introduction through onboarding, activation and ongoing account management
• Understand each client’s clients activity, preferences and requirements, and work internally to provide a relevant service
• Develop new relationships through industry events, referrals, private networks and other relevant channels
• Gather market and client feedback to help shape Wintermute’s sports and prediction markets offering
• Work closely with trading, product and operations teams to ensure clients receive a high-quality experience

Requirements:

• An established network of high-value sports clients and VIP clients, with a proven track record of executing large transactions ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars
• Strong understanding of the sports ecosystem and where high-value clients can be sourced
• Proven ability to build trust with demanding, commercially valuable clients and convert relationships into business
• Experience in VIP management, high-touch sales, business development, account management or a similar client-facing role within sports
• Commercial mindset with an understanding of client value, transaction volumes and relationship economics
• Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of building a client network from an early stage
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in prediction markets, trading and the broader convergence between sports and financial markets
• Passion for sports, with a commitment to staying informed about the latest news, developments, and major events in the industry