Overview
Partnerships & Business Development Manager – U.S. Expansion
Location : Remote (UK / EU)
Salary : Up to €80K + commission, OTE £180k + equity from Y2
We’re a high-growth payment-technology scale-up focused on payment orchestration for subscriptions, and we're on a mission to revolutionise merchant payments. Now, we’re taking on the U.S. market — and we’re looking for an entrepreneurial Partnerships & Business Development Manager to lead the charge.
This is a build-from-scratch role : you’ll identify, connect with, and onboard Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and acquirers, driving strategic partnerships that fuel our U.S. growth.
If you’ve got drive, curiosity, and grit (and some US network & payments experience), you’ll thrive here. You’ll work closely with our CEO and leadership team, getting hands-on mentorship while owning a bold market-entry strategy from day one. If you’re the kind of person who can turn a “no” into a “how,” keep reading…
What you’ll be doing
- Map the Market – Analyse the U.S. payments landscape, identify high-potential PSPs & acquirers, and keep a live target list.
- Win New Partners – Reach out, pitch our value, and secure meetings with key decision-makers.
- Close Deals – Lead partners from first conversation to signed contracts or MIDs.
- Collaborate Across Teams – Work with Product, Compliance & Engineering to ensure smooth integrations.
- Stay Ahead – Track competitor moves, regulatory changes & tech trends to inform our GTM strategy.
- Own Your Pipeline – Keep CRM data accurate, forecast results, and report progress.
- Test & Learn – Treat outreach like experiments, refine your approach, and share learnings.
What we’re looking for
3+ years in business development, sales, partnerships, or entrepreneurial rolesExcellent written & spoken English — confident talking to senior U.S. executives.Proven ability to break into new markets with persistence & creativity.Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity & time zone differences.Bonus : Experience in payments, fintech, SaaS, or e-commerce, US focused, exposure to high risk verticals, subscriptions etc.Must-have skills
Entrepreneurial ownership & urgency.Strong prospecting & negotiation abilities.Sharp research & market-mapping skills.Resilience in the face of rejection, ability to closeClear, persuasive communication.Nice-to-haves
Existing network in U.S. PSPs / acquirers.Hands-on payments experience & knowledge of U.S. payments regulations.Start-up or scale-up experience.What’s in it for you
Competitive pay – Up to €80K + performance bonus, OTE €180kEquity – Stock options after year one.Work your way – Fully remote anywhere in the EU, or hybrid from Amsterdam, Paris, or London.Mentorship – Direct access to seasoned payments leaders.Learning budget – For courses, certifications, and conferences.Impact – Small, agile team where your work shapes our future.Sound like you? Apply now and help us build the future of payments in the U.S!
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