Account Manager

Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform dedicated to ensuring the sovereignty and provenance of AI, prioritizing security, equity, and accessibility for all users. The company is backed by prominent investors including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, and Matrix Partners. Sahara AI is trusted by over 35 global innovators and research institutions such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap, as it continues to advance in decentralized AI. Their vision is to create an open, transparent, and accessible AI future by democratizing AI resources and ensuring the sovereignty of AI assets. The company values impact, thinking big and acting fast, speaking up, integrity, ownership, and resilience.

Introduction

Sahara AI is looking for an Account Manager to spearhead business growth and ecosystem partnerships in South Korea. This role involves driving strategic collaborations, enterprise engagement, and market expansion across AI and blockchain, focusing on identifying new business opportunities and securing partnerships with AI-driven organizations to integrate Sahara AI’s decentralized solutions into Korea’s tech ecosystem. You will work closely with global partnerships and ecosystem teams to align local strategies with Sahara AI’s global vision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business growth plans aligned with Sahara AI’s global roadmap and local opportunities.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with AI companies, blockchain organizations, universities, and government bodies.
• Explore collaborations with South Korean startups to integrate them into Sahara AI’s decentralized AI ecosystem.
• Lead go-to-market strategies for new product launches and drive enterprise adoption.
• Secure investment and funding opportunities to support Sahara AI’s initiatives in Korea.
• Collaborate with global ecosystem teams to localize and implement business strategies.
• Represent Sahara AI at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years in business development, partnerships, or venture building (AI, blockchain, or tech preferred).
• Strong network within Korea’s AI, blockchain, and innovation sectors.
• Proven experience in strategic negotiation and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent in Korean and proficient in English.

About Company

Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform dedicated to ensuring the sovereignty and provenance of AI, prioritizing security, equity, and accessibility for all users. The company is backed by prominent investors including Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, and Matrix Partners. Sahara AI is trusted by over 35 global innovators and research institutions such as Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap, as it continues to advance in decentralized AI. Their vision is to create an open, transparent, and accessible AI future by democratizing AI resources and ensuring the sovereignty of AI assets. The company values impact, thinking big and acting fast, speaking up, integrity, ownership, and resilience.