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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP · UNITED STATES

Sales Vice President – USA

Lead the Company's U.S. commercial strategy, institutional relationships, business development, and sales organization as DApps Platform expands its presence in the United States.

Los Angeles, California Full-Time Executive Leadership Hybrid / Flexible
THE ROLE

Build the commercial foundation for U.S. growth.

DApps Platform is building its U.S. organization in Los Angeles and developing the commercial, operational, technology, and governance capabilities required for its next stage of growth.

The Sales Vice President – USA will be responsible for developing and executing the Company's U.S. commercial strategy, expanding institutional relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and building a scalable sales organization.

This is a senior leadership position combining strategic planning, institutional relationship development, business development, sales execution, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and teams across trading, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and product to ensure commercial priorities are aligned with the Company's broader business strategy and operating standards.

The role is expected to be both strategic and hands-on. The successful candidate should be comfortable establishing relationships personally, developing new opportunities, building sales processes, and creating the organizational structure required to support long-term growth.

STRATEGIC MANDATE

Lead the next stage of commercial development.

The Sales Vice President will help translate the Company's U.S. expansion strategy into measurable commercial growth, institutional relationships, and a scalable client development organization.

01

Market Development

Develop the Company's institutional market presence and identify priority client segments, channels, and commercial opportunities.

02

Revenue Growth

Build a disciplined sales pipeline and establish commercial priorities that support sustainable revenue growth.

03

Organizational Buildout

Build the people, processes, systems, and standards required for a professional U.S. sales organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What you will lead.

The role combines commercial strategy, institutional sales, business development, client relationship management, sales leadership, and cross-functional execution.

U.S. Sales Strategy

Develop and execute the Company's U.S. sales strategy, including target markets, client segments, commercial priorities, sales channels, and growth objectives.

Institutional Sales

Develop relationships with institutional investors, professional trading firms, asset managers, family offices, financial institutions, and other qualified market participants.

Business Development

Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities through direct outreach, industry relationships, strategic introductions, and market development.

Strategic Partnerships

Develop strategic relationships that expand the Company's institutional network, distribution capabilities, market access, and commercial reach.

Sales Pipeline Management

Establish a structured sales pipeline, forecasting process, reporting framework, and performance metrics for commercial activities.

Client Relationship Management

Develop long-term institutional relationships and maintain a high standard of communication, responsiveness, and professional client service.

Sales Organization

Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage sales and business development professionals as the U.S. organization expands.

Commercial Processes

Establish scalable sales processes, account planning standards, reporting practices, client documentation, and performance management systems.

Executive Relationships

Represent the Company in senior-level discussions with clients, strategic partners, industry participants, and other important stakeholders.

Market Intelligence

Monitor market developments, competitive activity, institutional demand, client requirements, and emerging commercial opportunities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Coordinate with trading, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and product teams to support commercial execution and client requirements.

Risk & Compliance Alignment

Ensure sales activities are conducted in accordance with applicable internal policies, approval processes, risk parameters, and compliance requirements.

CLIENT & MARKET FOCUS

Build relationships where institutional demand is growing.

Institutional Investors

Develop relationships with professional and institutional investment organizations.

Trading Firms

Engage professional trading organizations and other sophisticated market participants.

Asset Managers

Develop commercial relationships with asset management and investment platforms.

Strategic Partners

Build relationships that expand the Company's commercial network and market presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience that drives commercial growth.

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in institutional sales, business development, financial services, capital markets, digital assets, fintech, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining senior-level institutional relationships.
  • Proven ability to generate new business and build a measurable commercial pipeline.
  • Experience leading sales teams, business development teams, or commercial organizations.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets and institutional client requirements.
  • Strong commercial judgment and ability to identify high-value market opportunities.
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem-solving abilities.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and accountability.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

A strong institutional network is highly valued.

The strongest candidates will combine commercial leadership with established relationships across institutional financial markets.

Institutional Network

Established relationships with institutional investors, trading firms, asset managers, family offices, or financial institutions.

Digital Asset Experience

Experience working within digital assets, institutional crypto markets, blockchain infrastructure, or related financial technology.

Capital Markets

Background in institutional capital markets, trading, liquidity, brokerage, market infrastructure, or financial services.

U.S. Market Development

Experience expanding a financial services, technology, or digital asset business within the U.S. market.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Strategic enough to lead. Hands-on enough to build.

This role requires a combination of executive presence, commercial discipline, relationship building, and operational execution.

01

Commercial Mindset

Understands how to convert market opportunities into sustainable client relationships and commercial outcomes.

02

Relationship Leadership

Builds credibility with sophisticated clients and maintains trusted senior-level relationships.

03

Execution Discipline

Creates structure, accountability, and measurable execution across the commercial organization.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

Build the pipeline. Grow the network. Scale the team.

01

Market Presence

Increase the Company's visibility and commercial presence across relevant U.S. institutional markets.

02

Client Growth

Develop a high-quality institutional client base and establish durable commercial relationships.

03

Sales Organization

Build a scalable sales organization with clear processes, accountability, and performance standards.

FIRST 12 MONTHS

Establish the commercial foundation.

01 · First 90 Days

Develop a detailed understanding of the Company's business, products, market positioning, existing relationships, internal processes, and U.S. growth priorities.

02 · Months 3–6

Build priority institutional relationships, establish the commercial pipeline, refine target-market strategy, and implement consistent sales reporting and account management practices.

03 · Months 6–12

Scale business development activity, strengthen strategic partnerships, establish repeatable sales processes, and begin building the broader U.S. commercial organization.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Role information.

Reporting To Chief Executive Officer / Senior Leadership
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Work Model Hybrid / Flexible, based on business needs
Experience 10+ years of relevant experience
Employment Type Full-Time
Travel Periodic travel may be required for client, partner, industry, and business meetings.
Compensation Competitive executive compensation based on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and relevant market conditions.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Designed around leadership and performance.

The compensation structure for this position is designed to reflect the scope of executive responsibility, professional experience, market conditions, and performance expectations.

Competitive Base Salary

Base compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, leadership scope, responsibilities, and relevant market conditions.

Performance Incentives

Eligible compensation may include performance-based incentives aligned with commercial objectives, individual performance, and Company performance.

Long-Term Incentives

Eligible executive positions may include equity or other long-term incentive opportunities, subject to applicable company plans and terms.

Executive Benefits

Eligible executives may receive benefits consistent with applicable company plans and employment terms.

BENEFITS

Supporting long-term performance.

DApps Platform aims to provide a competitive benefits environment that supports professional performance, personal well-being, and long-term development.

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health benefit options for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

401(k)

Retirement savings benefits and applicable company contributions, subject to plan terms.

Paid Time Off

Paid time off designed to support sustained performance and personal well-being.

Professional Development

Support for relevant professional education, industry events, conferences, and continued development where appropriate.

Long-Term Incentives

Eligible leadership positions may include equity or other long-term incentive opportunities, subject to applicable terms and company plans.

Executive Flexibility

Additional flexibility may be considered for qualifying leadership positions based on role scope and business needs.

HOW WE WORK

Flexibility with commercial accountability.

We recognize that senior commercial leadership does not require every responsibility to be performed from the same location every day.

Depending on business requirements, this position may support flexible working arrangements while maintaining the collaboration, accountability, confidentiality, and in-person engagement required to develop institutional relationships and lead the U.S. sales organization.

The role may involve regular travel and in-person meetings with clients, strategic partners, senior leadership, and industry participants.

DAPPS PLATFORM

Equal Opportunity

DApps Platform is committed to maintaining a professional work environment based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business requirements. Employment decisions are made consistent with applicable laws and company policies.

JOIN DAPPS PLATFORM

Help build the U.S. commercial organization.

If your experience, institutional relationships, and leadership background align with this opportunity, we welcome your application.

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