Global & Strategic Account Manager

PayPal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 359,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global & Strategic Account Manager to drive merchant success through strategic relationship management and innovative solutions. In this pivotal role, you will oversee account strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while advocating for merchant needs. Your expertise in account management, coupled with a deep understanding of e-commerce and payment solutions, will empower you to foster long-term partnerships and drive growth. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of commerce and make a meaningful impact on merchants worldwide.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee share options

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in account management or sales, ideally in payments.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce and merchant services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies for sustainable merchant value.
• Drive sales cycle for new business through strategic prospecting.

Skills

Account Management

Client Success

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:
The Global & Strategic Account Manager is a key driver of merchant success, responsible for managing relationships, overseeing account strategy, and identifying opportunities for growth. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role ensures seamless onboarding, product adoption, and ongoing support while advocating for merchant needs and aligning them with PayPal’s strategic goals.

Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with PayPal’s vision to deliver sustainable, long-term value for merchants and PayPal.
• Is accountable for Merchant account and owns senior strategic relationships, positing themselves as a trusted advisor
• Drive Sales cycle for new logos, pursue new business through strategic prospecting including hosting events and leveraging referrals
• Negotiate and manage complex commercial terms, contracts, and agreements to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Drive revenue retention, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities, consistently achieving sales quotas and exceeding KPIs.
• Anticipate future merchant needs through deep insights, fostering executive-level alignment and long-term partnership opportunities.
• Lead the overall strategy and delivery of PayPal’s solutions, ensuring alignment with merchant priorities and driving shared success.
• Oversee ongoing merchant operations, ensuring seamless onboarding, integration, and a positive customer experience.
• Monitor and enhance account health, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to merchant satisfaction, success
• Drive merchant retention, including churn mitigation / negotiation, and renewal processes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver results in line with account plans and merchant expectations, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage pipelines, accurately forecast revenue, and report on sales activities and outcomes.
• Leverage competitive and industry insights to refine account strategies and influence PayPal’s broader business initiatives.
• Advocate for merchant needs within PayPal, driving innovation and ensuring solutions align with evolving market demands.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize impact and ensure alignment of technical and commercial goals.
• Inspire collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning within the team to deliver exceptional outcomes for merchants and PayPal.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in account management, client success, or sales, ideally within payments, technology, or financial services industries, with a focus on driving merchant growth and retention.
• A deep understanding of e-commerce, merchant services, and payment solutions, with familiarity in fintech products and digital platforms as a strong advantage.
• Proven success managing high-value accounts, delivering strategic account plans, and achieving sales quotas through retention, upsell, and cross-sell efforts.
• Expertise in building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior executives, acting as a trusted advisor to align merchant goals with organizational solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and operations, to deliver seamless and innovative customer experiences.
• Strong knowledge of the payments industry, including competitive landscape, market trends, and merchant needs, to shape and refine strategic account initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders and securing mutually beneficial outcomes in complex deal structures.
• Analytical and strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify growth opportunities, address complex challenges, and deliver measurable business results.
• Proficient in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to manage pipelines, forecast revenue, and report on sales activities with accuracy.
• Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering exceptional outcomes.
• 25% Travel
• Recognizes and understands critical cultural approaches to doing business globally.
• Executive presentation skills; including in-person, written, and verbal.
  
  
  

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $168000 to $358600

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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REQ ID R0124797

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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