Location: Remote - Remote APAC (excluding Hong Kong)

Remote | Full-time

Compensation: $175K - $200K

We are hiring on behalf of our client, an innovative technology organization specializing in next-generation enterprise networks and advanced asset tokenization software is seeking an experienced, high-performing Sales Director to lead institutional and enterprise business development efforts across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

This strategic role is focused on driving new revenue growth within the financial services sector by positioning complex private network architectures, asset tokenization software, and advanced market infrastructure solutions built on institutional-grade distributed ledger technology (DLT). The ideal candidate possesses deep experience in high-value enterprise technology sales, coupled with a sophisticated understanding of blockchain, DLT use cases, and the regulatory frameworks governing digital assets and financial networks.

The Sales Director will assume complete ownership of the end-to-end sales cycle—from initial target account identification and C-suite qualification through to commercial negotiation, contract execution, and delivery transition. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives, the successful candidate will articulate a compelling economic and operational value proposition tailored to the rigorous compliance, technical, and business priorities of tier-1 and tier-2 financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Sales Execution: Orchestrate and manage complex, multi-quarter enterprise sales cycles from initial discovery and strategic account planning through technical validation, commercial negotiation, and deal closure
Revenue Generation: Drive net-new software and solutions revenue across the APAC region, consistently meeting or exceeding established quarterly and annual sales targets within the Financial Services Institutions (FSI) sector
Executive Relationship Management: Engage and build trusted-advisor relationships with C-suite, technology, innovation, and risk leaders within large enterprises and highly regulated financial entities
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal Product and Solutions Engineering teams to align platform capabilities with client requirements, navigate complex enterprise procurement processes, and ensure seamless delivery handoffs
Pipeline & Forecast Accuracy: Maintain a robust, well-qualified sales pipeline and deliver highly accurate revenue forecasts, utilizing data-driven methodologies to minimize variance
Market & Regulatory Intelligence: Maintain a comprehensive, contemporary understanding of distributed ledger technology trends, competitive offerings, and the evolving regulatory/compliance landscapes within key APAC jurisdictions to effectively guide client engagements
Ecosystem Development: Represent the technology platform within prominent APAC industry associations, forums, and professional organizations to strengthen brand presence and capture emerging market opportunities
Channel & Partner Management: Oversee and optimize a regional portfolio of Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Professional Services Partners to facilitate local market entry, localization, and co-selling opportunities

Requirements

Enterprise Sales Track Record: Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrable success in enterprise technology sales (such as enterprise SaaS, cloud infrastructure, fintech platforms, or distributed systems), with a proven

history of closing high-value, complex software transactions.

Blockchain & DLT Domain Expertise: Direct, verifiable experience selling blockchain or distributed ledger technology solutions to enterprise clients is mandatory
Financial Services Sector Experience: Deep, established background selling technology platforms directly into major financial institutions and regulated markets is mandatory
Executive Gravitas: Proven success navigating large, regulated enterprise structures and building credible relationships with executive-level decision-makers (CEO, CIO, CTO, Chief Risk Officer)
Strategic Sales Management: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-quarter, multi-stakeholder procurement processes and maintain disciplined pipeline management with a forecast variance under 15%
Advanced Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation, articulation, and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to distill sophisticated technical concepts into clear, business-driven value narratives
Technical Literacy: Strong technical acumen, with the ability to converse fluently regarding private networks, interoperability solutions, asset tokenization structures, and core architectural components of DLT
Mobility: Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively to client sites, regional corporate offices, and industry events as required. Anticipated regional travel is approximately 50%

What Success Looks Like (6-12 Months)

Deal Closure: Secure multiple strategic, multi-year software and solution contracts with tier-1/2 financial institutions in the APAC region, achieving or surpassing first-year revenue targets
Pipeline Maturity: Establish a predictable, high-velocity sales pipeline with 3-5x coverage across priority FSI accounts, while maintaining a forecast variance of less than 15%
Deployment & Validation: Guide regional pilots and Proof of Concepts (POCs) successfully through institutional InfoSec and risk assessments, successfully converting a minimum of two engagements into production deployments with referenceable institutional accounts
Go-To-Market Activation: Codify repeatable GTM playbooks tailored to top APAC financial services use cases, fully activate 1-2 key strategic co-sell partners, and deliver structured market feedback to influence product roadmaps and accelerate procurement velocity

Benefits

Competitive base salary tailored to regional market standards and senior enterprise sales expertise
Uncapped, performance-driven On-Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure
Comprehensive benefits package, including regional healthcare provisions and professional allowances
Opportunity to spearhead market adoption for a leading enterprise-grade technology architecture in a high-growth sector

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