Head of Merchant Partnerships & Strategy

Affirm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 243,750 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Job summary

Affirm is looking for a senior leader in Account Management to drive strategic partnerships with large, complex merchant partners. This role involves setting a vision for growth, developing high-performing teams, and aligning organizational priorities to drive mutual business success.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in account management or strategic leadership roles and will be adept at influencing multiple teams. Affirm is a remote-first company, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in relevant fields like account management or strategic partnerships.
• Experience influencing organizational strategy in complex environments.
• Strong ability to navigate competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of exceptional teams for long-term merchant partnerships.
• Set vision and strategy for Account Management across a complex portfolio.
• Drive performance across retention, growth, and product adoption.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

People leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Exceptional communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Affirm is looking for a senior leader in Account Management to drive strategic partnerships with large, complex merchant partners. This role involves setting a vision for growth, developing high-performing teams, and aligning organizational priorities to drive mutual business success.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in account management or strategic leadership roles and will be adept at influencing multiple teams. Affirm is a remote-first company, offering competitive compensation and benefits.