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Institutional Sales Manager

OKX

Remote OK
EMEA
EMEA
SA / EMEA hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This remote ok full time position at OKX is open across the EMEA region, which includes South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-I4C0dMP69o9ArlxwulflmUF2gcd">Who We Are</h2>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OTApdC2haopFIsxTIavllhxxgpa">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VQnjd1sNBok3oNxfg12lFLcog1R">OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand for hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AoB3d9rAUo2SJexvTPhlNiwcgRd">Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <strong>We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.</strong> These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NObRdlIFGo4RDkxRH4NlEgBWgTd">OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of blockchain to users around the world through leading products including OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink, and more.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-MXCfdlckMoWu5Ix275glBS41gF7">About the Role</h2>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TOo3d0PZMo5RNgxP8O0lB7Jkgeg">As part of the Institutional Relationship Management team, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our institutional partners. Your mission is to cultivate long-term relationships, drive revenue growth through proactive sales and strategic engagement, and ensure a seamless operational experience for institutional clients.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RiK8dERZ6o8cVYxfJnJlA2FrgKb">This role sits at the intersection of <strong>institutional sales, client relationship management, and product collaboration</strong>, acting as a bridge between client needs and internal product capabilities. Performance will be evaluated through a balanced KPI framework focused on <strong>growth, new business development, and client service excellence</strong> to support sustainable revenue generation and operational quality.</div>
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<div>Identify and qualify new institutional leads, managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach through to closing and post-sales client success.</div>
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<div>Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for institutional clients, including verification and account activation.</div>
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<div>Monitor client activity and trading patterns to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.</div>
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<div>Develop strategic initiatives to expand institutional client relationships and drive trading activity.</div>
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<div>Serve as the dedicated relationship lead for assigned institutional accounts, resolving day-to-day inquiries and operational issues within defined SLAs.</div>
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<div>Proactively educate clients on new product launches, platform features, and market developments to support optimal platform usage.</div>
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<div>Analyze client feedback and operational challenges, identifying meaningful signals that can drive product improvements and commercial outcomes.</div>
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<div>Develop deep expertise in OKX’s product suite, trading infrastructure, and risk framework to provide informed guidance to institutional clients.</div>
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<div>Manage dedicated

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About OKX

OKX is a company in the Finance Department industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 24 open positions on Hirezar. View all OKX jobs →