Regional Vice President of Sales - Blockchain

Trident Search

Sheffield

4 months ago

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Trident Search has been exclusively retained to identify a Regional Vice President to lead private-sector commercial strategy across EMEA and APAC for a high-growth, mission-driven technology firm operating at the forefront of blockchain and digital asset intelligence.

This is a rare opportunity to own a ~$10M revenue portfolio, manage a high-performing team, and shape regional go-to-market strategy in one of the most dynamic sectors in finance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead private-sector sales across EMEA and APAC, managing direct revenue and account growth
Oversee and mentor a distributed team of 4 Account Directors
Drive regional strategy, client engagement, and cross-functional alignment with global product and partnership teams
Represent the business in executive briefings, strategic partnerships, and industry forums

Ideal Candidate Profile

Deep expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and institutional finance
Experience working in web3, crypto or blockchain focused startups.
Proven 1st line managerial experience in the space
Executive presence with strong stakeholder influence across banks, fintechs, and digital asset firms
Strategic thinker with a track record of regional growth execution
Well-connected across the financial institution ecosystem in EMEA and APAC

Compensation Range:

$420k-$475k (50/50 split) package + equity

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