Sahara AI

Account Manager

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Seoul

In-Office

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Software

The Role

The Account Manager will drive business growth and partnerships in South Korea, focusing on AI and blockchain, securing new collaborations, and representing the company at events.

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About Us

Sahara AI is a decentralized AI blockchain platform that prioritizes the sovereignty and provenance of AI—ensuring security, equity, and accessibility for all users. Backed by Binance Labs, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and more, Sahara AI continues to push the boundaries of decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ global innovators and research institutions, including Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, Motherson Group, and Snap. Learn more at saharalabs.ai.

Our Vision

To create a future where AI is open, transparent, and accessible to all by democratizing AI resources and ensuring sovereignty of AI assets.

Our Values

Impact First, No Excuses
Think Big, Act Fast, Every Day is Day 1
Speak Up, Build Better
Integrity Always, Zero Compromise
Own It, Raise the Bar
Resilience Wins the Race

About the Role

We are looking for an Account Manager to lead Sahara AI’s business growth and ecosystem partnerships in South Korea. You will drive strategic collaborations, enterprise engagement, and market expansion across AI and blockchain. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, securing partnerships with AI-driven organizations, and integrating Sahara AI’s decentralized solutions into Korea’s tech ecosystem.

You’ll work closely with the global partnerships and ecosystem teams to align local strategies with Sahara AI’s global vision. The ideal candidate is a connector and strategist—fluent in Korea’s AI and Web3 landscape, skilled in negotiation, and driven to scale Sahara AI’s presence across industry, academia, and government sectors.

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.

Qualifications

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.