Director, Strategic Alliances

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.

About us

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.

At Fireblocks, we’re not just developing innovative products for the digital asset ecosystem — we’re redefining how businesses grow & operate in the new economy. As a leader in our field, we understand that our products are only as successful as the stories we tell about them. That’s where you come in. We’re on the hunt for a strategic and visionary product marketing pro to drive go-to-market strategies with the APAC region that are designed to increase brand awareness in the territory, drive pipeline and push for greater adoption and advocacy of the Fireblocks platform.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director, Strategic Alliances who will be instrumental in fostering and managing strategic partnerships, driving go-to-market strategies, and executing on key initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of relationship-building skills, strategic vision, and executional prowess. With a focus on cultivating and maintaining partnerships, this role requires someone who will effectively activate and scale co-selling activity with these partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Fireblocks Japan partner strategy and execution

• Source and qualify prospective partners to facilitate the adoption, procurement and scale of Fireblocks within the Japanese finance and enterprise space

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations, including executives, business development teams, and technical experts, to facilitate collaboration and drive joint initiatives.

• Lead collaboration across cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, customer success, product, legal, and finance to ensure the partner strategy aligns with the broader business goals.

• Define the key performance indicators and goals for these partners and execute against these goals.

• Negotiate partnership agreements, contracts, and other legal documents, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives.

• Effectively communicate and report on key partner metrics including pipeline, revenue, demand generation, and enablement, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Drive joint marketing and sales activities with partners, including co-marketing campaigns, lead generation programs, and joint sales initiatives, to maximize market visibility and customer acquisition.

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new partnership opportunities and strategic alliances.

• Represent the company at industry events and conferences to promote partnerships and networking opportunities.

• Maintain focus on operational excellence, identifying and implementing improvements to partner-related processes (CRM / Finance etc.) on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5-10 years of experience working with leading Japanese system integrators and/or resellers

• 5-10 years of partnership and/or enterprise sales experience

• Knowledge of financial services industry preferred, with added knowledge in crypto, digital assets, tech, a plus

• Entrepreneurial and relentless hunting attitude

• A willingness to prospect and qualify new opportunities

• Strong written and verbal Japanese communication skills and fluency in English

Fireblocks will be prioritizing candidates who do not need visa sponsorships due to the immediate need and nature of the role

Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.

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