Web3 Head of Japan

Due to the growing demand for blockchain technology and ambitious goals for Avalanche, we are seeking to hire a Head of Japan. Reporting to the COO, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead the direction and growth of blockchain technology in Japan, with full responsibility for the strategy, team, and execution of local activities. This is an ideal role for professionals with a strong business entrepreneurial mindset and has prior experience leading BD/partnerships in the region. WHAT YOU WILL DO Define and lead expansion plans for Avalanche within Japan, while ensuring strong coordination with the internal leadership team & stakeholders Develop strategies and KPIs to relentlessly push operational standards to the next level Independently identify and deliver new partnerships in Japan, forging strong relationships and leading deals end-to-end Work collaboratively with the Product and Marketing teams to architect localized go-to-market and growth strategies for new and existing Ava Labs products (e.g. Core, Subnets) Oversee and steer budgeting and growth milestones to reach the end user and developer targets Define hiring needs in order to build, manage, grow, and lead a high-performing team that exemplifies the company in Japan Lead local key marketing and Avalanche branded activities, such as Hacker Houses and Summits, to representing Ava Labs at speaking engagements and conferences WHAT YOU WILL BRING 8+ years of experience in scaling product growth and adoption, ideally within fintech, blockchain, and technology firms Ability to hit the ground running in Japan with an established network and/or relationships across various entities (e.g. businesses, government, and technology firms) Experience building and running teams Ownership, leadership mentality Strong communication skills Remote but must be located in Japan #LI-Remote #LI-TW1