Key Account Manager (Web3 & Gaming) - South Korea

CertiK; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain security company is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to manage strategic partnerships in the Web3 and gaming ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have native-level Korean fluency, a strong background in account management or business development, and a good understanding of blockchain technologies. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and a variable commission program for business development roles.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible paid time off

Variable commission program

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in key account management or business development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex partner relationships.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture key partnerships with major Korean clients.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and Korean partners.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration to drive mutual value.
• Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and engineering teams.
• Track partner performance and manage renewals.

Skills

Native-level Korean fluency

Professional-level English

Strong understanding of blockchain technologies

Proficiency with CRM tools

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Company

One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with over 4,798 clients, secured over $597 billion worth of digital assets, and has monitored over 17,000 projects. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Yearn, and Chiliz.

Investors include Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital, and other investors.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Key Account Manager in South Korea to lead and grow our strategic partnerships within the Web3 and Gaming ecosystems. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing high-value relationships with top-tier clients including game studios, guilds, exchanges, infrastructure providers, and blockchain projects. Your goal will be to ensure long-term engagement and mutual success through a deep understanding of the evolving Web3 landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture key partnerships with major Korean clients in the Web3, Exchange, and gaming sectors.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and its Korean partners, ensuring strong and trusted relationships.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, co-marketing, and technical integration to drive mutual value.
• Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions and partner success.
• Track partner performance, manage renewals, and prepare regular business reviews and strategic updates.
• Stay current on Web3 trends, gaming innovations, and Korean market dynamics to advise both internal stakeholders and partners.
• Represent the company at Korean industry events, conferences, and community meetups.

Requirements

• Native-level Korean fluency (written and spoken) and professional-level English; Chinese speaking is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of experience in key account management, partnerships, or business development in gaming, Web3, or tech industries.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technologies, token economies, NFTs, or GameFi preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex partner relationships and communicate effectively across cultures and teams.
• Proficient with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and partnership reporting.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a results-driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Layer1/Layer2 blockchains, launchpads, wallets, or NFT marketplaces.
• Existing network within the Korean crypto or gaming communities.
• Background in project management or ecosystem growth in Web3.

CertiK offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.

CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams and in the Company.