Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships Web3 Ecosystem

Inner Circle Agency Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head of APAC Growth & Partnerships to drive regional strategy and partnerships in the Web3 ecosystem. This role focuses on Korea and Japan, offering autonomy and a high-impact position. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in business development related to Web3 and the Asian crypto market. The position is remote with regular travel to Asia, and fluency in English is required; Korean or Japanese is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vested token grant

Opportunity to attend major industry events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development or ecosystem growth in Web3, fintech, or emerging tech.
• Strong network across the Asian crypto industry, especially in Korea and Japan.
• Fluent in English and able to work across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business development

Ecosystem growth

Strategic partnerships

Networking

Fluent in English

Job description

Job Description

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