Business Development Specialist

Posted on October 16, 2024

OpenCraft, a fully remote company, is seeking a Business Development/Sales Specialist with an engineering background to join our open-source software team. We're passionate about contributing to open-source and community causes, working on educational and community-based projects that impact learners worldwide.

As a remote-first company for over 10 years, we've perfected asynchronous, timezone-agnostic workflows. This role requires scheduling meetings with clients, primarily in US time zones.

We're a major contributor to the Open edX project, providing development and hosting for prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School, Cloudera, and Autodesk. Our team of 30 senior software developers works in a collaborative, agile environment with a flat organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships and handle sales
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospects
• Learn and speak authoritatively about our services
• Collaborate with our development team

Requirements:

• Experience in sales and customer account management
• Light software engineering background
• Ability to run projects locally using tools like Docker compose with WSL or Linux
• Basic familiarity with Git
• Ability to read code in at least one Turing-complete programming language (preferably Python and/or JS/TypeScript)
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
• Ability to work in an asynchronous team environment
• Can-do attitude and attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of education academia and industry, especially online learning and MOOCs
• Deep engineering experience, particularly if transitioning from engineering to sales
• Experience participating in collaborative online communities
• Blog post and/or copywriting experience
• Familiarity with project planning tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, GitLab)
• Proficiency with spreadsheet programs

We offer a flexible, part-time to full-time permanent contract position with fair compensation and a strong focus on work-life balance. Team members set their own rates and choose their benefits. We welcome applicants of all genders and ethnicities.

Join us in making a difference in online education while enjoying the benefits of a remote-first, open-source-focused work environment!