Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships – Web3 Ecosystem

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; Remote; CAD 171,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain agency is looking for a Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships to lead expansion initiatives in Asia, particularly Korea and Japan. The role involves building a regional growth plan, securing strategic partnerships, and driving user adoption. Candidates should have over 5 years in business development within Web3, a strong network in the Asian crypto market, and fluency in English. This position is remote with regular travel, offering a competitive salary along with a vested token grant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vested token grant

Flexibility with remote work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, ecosystem growth, or strategic partnerships in Web3, fintech, or emerging tech.
• Strong network across the Asian crypto industry, especially in Korea and Japan.
• Track record of executing go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a regional growth plan for Korea and Japan.
• Secure partnerships with high-potential dApps.
• Grow the user base in Korea and Japan by 30% within 12 months.

Skills

Business development in Web3

Ecosystem growth

Strategic partnerships

Strong network in Asian crypto

Fluent in English

Job description

Job Title:

Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships – Web3 Ecosystem

Job Location:

Remote – with regular travel in Asia (focus on Korea and Japan)

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote:

Remote, with working hours overlapping with UAE and USA time zones

Working Hours:

Full-time, flexible with time zone alignment

Languages:

English required; Korean and/or Japanese strongly preferred

What the Client Offers:

• 125k-145k, plus a vested token grant
• Opportunity to work with a global Layer 1 blockchain protocol
• High visibility role with direct impact on APAC expansion
• Autonomy and ownership of a strategic region
• Supportive, mission-aligned global team
• Regular travel to major industry events in Asia

About the Client:

Inner Circle Agency is hiring on behalf of a pioneering Layer 1 blockchain protocol focused on decentralized data access. Built to enable secure, scalable integration of real-world data, our client is laying the foundation for a more connected Web3 ecosystem. With strong global momentum, they’re expanding their reach across Asia—and looking for a growth leader to make it happen.

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact, senior-level position focused on leading growth initiatives across key Asian markets—especially Korea and Japan. You’ll build and execute regional strategy, activate your local network, and cultivate ecosystem adoption by connecting with developers, exchanges, wallets, partners, and communities. If you’ve built ecosystems before and are ready to own APAC expansion, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and execute a regional growth plan tailored to Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia
• Secure strategic partnerships with at least 3 high-potential dApps per quarter
• Launch and scale the protocol’s presence in two new markets annually
• Grow active user base in Korea and Japan by 30% within 12 months
• Track and manage business development pipeline in a structured, transparent format
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with founders, wallets, exchanges, and KOLs
• Organize quarterly regional partner summits and lead two hosted events annually
• Hire and lead community expansion: 3 regional managers + 20+ ambassadors
• Represent the project at 6+ top industry events per year across Asia
• Lead regional PR and influencer campaigns in collaboration with marketing
• Promote the project through thought leadership, media, and event presence

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years in business development, ecosystem growth, or strategic partnerships in Web3, fintech, or emerging tech
• Strong network across the Asian crypto industry, especially in Korea and Japan
• Track record of executing go-to-market plans and driving adoption
• Fluent in English; able to work across multiple time zones and cultural contexts
• Proven ability to work independently and travel frequently

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Korean and/or Japanese
• Experience managing multi-regional teams
• Comfortable negotiating complex partnerships with technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of regulatory and cultural landscapes in APAC