VP of Global Sales at Lightspark

Lightspark is revolutionizing how the world moves money by building open payment solutions powered by Bitcoin. We provide businesses with the tools to send and receive funds instantly, securely, and affordably across the globe. We are looking for a visionary leader to join our team in Los Angeles and help us scale these technologies to the next level.

Role at a glance

We are seeking an executive-level VP of Global Sales to serve as the primary commercial engine for our company. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our headquarters in Los Angeles, California. You will be responsible for defining our global strategy, driving enterprise adoption, and building a high-performing sales organization from the ground up.

Your impact

• Define and execute our global commercial strategy by targeting financial institutions, digital wallets, and platforms that require modern, interoperable payment infrastructure.
• Build and mentor a world-class sales team, establishing a culture of accountability, urgency, and excellence while setting aggressive growth targets.
• Lead the entire enterprise sales lifecycle, from initial prospecting and complex negotiations to closing high-stakes deals with regulated financial entities.

What you'll need

• Over 15 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or partnerships with a proven history of revenue growth.
• Deep expertise in global payments infrastructure, including familiarity with FX, treasury, disbursements, and the compliance requirements of regulated financial institutions.
• A track record of successfully selling complex solutions to fintech companies, banks, and global payout platforms.
• Strong proficiency with modern sales technology stacks, such as Salesforce and HubSpot.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and a willingness to travel globally to cultivate strategic relationships.
• A self-starting mindset that thrives in fast-paced, early-stage environments where you can bring structure to ambiguity.

Perks and compensation

At Lightspark, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the global customers we serve. We offer a collaborative environment where you can help shape the future of internet payments. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.