Director, Exchange Sales
Director, Exchange Sales
coindeskNew York, NY
yesterday
$185,000 per year
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Securities and Commodity ExchangesInvestment Banking and Securities IntermediationSoftware Publishers
Apply for this role →Coin Desk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, Coin Desk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. Coin Desk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web 3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival. Coin Desk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on Coin Desk media and events, please visit http://coindesk.com [coindesk.com] and for breaking headlines, data and indices visit http://coindeskmarkets.com [coindeskmarkets.com]
In November 2023, Coin Desk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com. Coin Desk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
Reports ToPresident, Bullish Exchange
Position Overview:
Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) is seeking an accomplished Director of Exchange Salesto join our global team. This is a critical, high-visibility role for a proven senior sales leader responsible for accelerating revenue growth and expanding our institutional footprint in the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape.
You will be tasked with originating, developing, and executing significant sales opportunities, specifically targeting Crypto & Digital Asset companies and large financial institutions (Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Banks, etc.). This role demands a deep understanding of regulated financial products, a robust book of C‑Suite relationships across the financial services sector, and a relentless, entrepreneurial focus on new business generation.
Responsibilities:
Revenue Generation & Strategy Design and execute comprehensive sales strategies to aggressively expand Bullish’s client base, increase product penetration, and consistently exceed ambitious revenue targets.
Actively originate and close new institutional business, leveraging existing C‑Suite relationships to drive multi-product adoption across our platform.
Maintain data integrity for all sales activity and pipeline metrics, utilizing insights to conduct market analysis and report actionable sales intelligence for pipeline improvement.
Travel domestically and internationally as required for client engagement and premier industry conferences.
Client Partnership & Product Expertise Serve as the trusted primary point of contact and partner for institutional clients, ensuring maximum return on investment (ROI) and sustained client satisfaction.
Articulate and demonstrate in-depth expertise on Bullish's institutional market infrastructure, including Digital Asset spot trading, perpetuals, and other crypto-native financial products, tailoring solutions to meet complex client objectives.
Establish a strong professional network and market reputation that positions Bullish for long-term strategic partnerships.
Business Development & Market Expansion Identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic business development opportunities that solidify Bullish's position as a global leader in the digital assets space.
Build and nurture strong, proactive relationships with key industry stakeholders, potential partners, and strategic alliances to enhance Bullish's market presence and collaborative ecosystem.
Conduct focused competitive landscape analysis and market research to inform future product and business development initiatives.
Internal Collaboration & Regulatory Adherence Ensure a world-class, seamless client experience by partnering closely with global sales, trading, research, and product development teams to
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Marketing teams to ensure all sales processes, communications, and promotional materials strictly adhere to regulatory requirements.
Experience & Qualifications:
8+ years of proven sales leadership experience within the cryptocurrency/digital asset, traditional global finance, or high-growth Fin Tech sectors.
A deep, demonstrated passion and knowledge base of the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry landscape.
Exceptional track record of exceeding revenue goals, driving brand objectives, and managing complex, high-value institutional relationships.
Possession of current, well-established industry relationships across relevant geographic regions (a strong existing network is essential).
Mastery of the full sales cycle, with excellent practices in client relationship management, planning, recording, and managing activities effectively with high levels of autonomy.
A results-oriented business leader who demonstrates strong ownership, self-accountability, and superior verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Proficiency in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and common business productivity suites (e.g., G Suite, Excel, Power Point, Slack, Docu Sign).
Bullish US LLC & Coin Desk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $185,000 - $285,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits. Offered salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and commensurate experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYIn an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, Coin Desk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
ACCOMMODATIONCoin Desk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
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Manager
Salary
$185,000 per year
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Industry
Securities and Commodity Exchanges
Posted
yesterday