Enterprise Account Manager, Adyen for Platforms

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join our London office as the Manager Platforms Account Management UK. The UK is a cornerstone market for Adyen, with one of the most mature Platform and Marketplace portfolios within Adyen.In this role, you will serve as a vital leader responsible for driving the execution, operational health, and strategic direction of our UK Platforms Account Management team. As a second-level manager, you will oversee a hybrid team consisting of both Team Leads (People Managers) and Senior Account Managers (Individual Contributors). You thrive on translating high-level market visions into concrete, actionable milestones, driving mid-term portfolio growth, and coaching people managers and senior AMs into true organizational leaders. Your mission is to ensure that the Platforms and Marketplaces receive the operational framework, consultative guidance, and financial product capabilities required to scale their ecosystems successfully to unlock their full potential on Adyen’s platform. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Deliver Commercial Goals: Deliver 12–18 month commercial targets and revenue growth for the Platforms portfolio. Establish goals, accurate forecasting, and commercial strategies that maximize user/sub-merchant adoption across our platform accounts. * Scale a Hybrid Team: Upskill Team Leads into strategic people leaders, and simultaneously mentoring and coaching Senior Account Managers (ICs). Guide the team through complex account planning, contract renegotiations, and high-stakes executive engagements. * Relationship Excellence: Build trust with high-value enterprise contacts and act as the escalation point before the Head of AM. Serve as a senior trusted advisor to c-suite executives at major Platforms and Marketplace. Mentor teams to uncover commercial opportunities and guide high-stakes renegotiations. * Optimize Performance: Lead initiatives to streamline complex platform workflows (e.g., sub-merchant onboarding, compliance/KYC, and payout structures) to protect team bandwidth and drive "Account Management at scale". * Embody Adyen Formula: Exemplify and coach teams on the Adyen Formula and Leadership Expectations. Act as a culture carrier to foster cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Tech, and Marketing. WHO YOU ARE * A Leader of Leaders and Senior ICs: Proven experience acting as a second-level manager, with a passion for guiding, mentoring, and upskilling people managers into high-performing commercial leaders. And in parallel effectively keeping senior individual contributors motivated and strategically aligned. * A Platforms & SaaS Ecosystem Expert: Deep knowledge of the payments industry with a clear understanding of the operational challenges, API frameworks, onboarding nuances, and financial regulations impacting Platforms and Marketplaces. * Commercially Sharp & Analytical: Possess a pristine track record of defining mid-term pipeline goals, managing complex client negotiations, and connecting complex data points into a single cohesive strategy to help platforms unlock new monetization streams.. * An Astute Decision Maker: Display exceptional situational judgment, with the ability to comfortably navigate difficult internal trade-offs, confidently communicate vertical decisions, and make the correct mid-term operational calls for portfolio health. * A Cross-Functional Advocate: A strong internal communicator who can navigate complex environments both internally and externally, remove regional roadblocks using past experience, and advocate fiercely for the vertical team structure. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 7–10+ years of experience in senior commercial roles within Account Management, Customer Success, or Business Development, including a strong track record of managing people managers or multi-level teams. * Deep operational experience within the SaaS, B2B Platform, and/or Marketplace ecosystem, with a solid grasp of embedded financial products. * Proven experience within Fintech or Enterprise Payments is highly preferred to support the high technical maturity and nuanced discussions required by our Platform and Marketplace portfolio. * Strategic Mindset with a Global Perspective: Proven ability to move beyond tactical execution to mid-term partnership scaling, working on strategic projects at a regional vertical level while maintaining a global perspective to scale local operational successes. * Full professional proficiency in English. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join our London office as the Manager Enterprise Account Management UK. The UK is a cornerstone market for Adyen, home to some of the world’s most sophisticated Enterprise Merchants. In this newly created role, you will sit directly between our Team Leads and the Head of Account Management, serving as a critical leader responsible for driving the execution, operational health, and strategic direction of our dedicated Enterprise Account Management sub-teams. As a second-level manager, you will oversee a team of Team Leads (and, where applicable, Senior Account Managers). You thrive on translating high-level market visions into concrete, actionable milestones, driving mid-term portfolio growth, and coaching people managers into true organizational leaders. Your mission is to ensure our enterprise merchants—from global retail giants to digital disruptors—receive localized, vertical-specific expertise to unlock their full potential on Adyen’s platform. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Deliver Commercial Goals: Deliver 12–18 month commercial targets and growth for the Enterprise portfolio. Establish goals and accurate forecasting, identifying UK best practices to scale across EMEA. * Scale Leaders: Upskill Team Leads and Senior DAMs into strategic people leaders. Provide specialized vertical advice on complex merchant strategies and manage the sub-team's span of control to maintain efficiency. * Relationship Excellence: Build trust with high-value enterprise contacts and act as the escalation point before the Head of AM. Mentor teams to uncover commercial opportunities and guide high-stakes renegotiations. * Optimize Performance: Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and drive "Account Management at scale". Prioritize initiatives to protect bandwidth and build a cohesive view of segment health. * Embody Adyen Formula: Exemplify and coach teams on the Adyen Formula Leadership Expectations. Act as a culture carrier to foster cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Tech, and Marketing. WHO YOU ARE * A Leader of Leaders: Proven experience acting as a second-level manager, with a passion for guiding, mentoring, and upskilling people managers into high-performing commercial leaders. * A Dedicated Enterprise Expert: Deep, specialized payments industry knowledge with a clear understanding of the specific operational challenges, technical frameworks, and nuances that impact large Enterprise merchants. * Commercially Sharp & Analytical: Possess a pristine track record of defining mid-term pipeline goals, managing high-stakes client negotiations, and connecting complex commercial data points into a single cohesive strategy. * An Astute Decision Maker: Display exceptional situational judgment, with the ability to comfortably navigate difficult internal trade-offs, confidently communicate vertical decisions, and make the correct mid-term operational calls for portfolio health. * A Cross-Functional Advocate: A strong internal communicator who can navigate complex environments both internally and externally, remove regional roadblocks using past experience, and advocate fiercely for the vertical team structure. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * 7–10+ years of experience in senior commercial roles within Account Management, Customer Success, or Business Development, including a strong track record of managing people managers or multi-level teams. * Deep operational experience within the UK enterprise, retail, or digital disruptor space; a strong understanding of omnichannel and complex merchant infrastructures. * Proven experience within the Fintech or Enterprise Payments industry is highly preferred to support the technical maturity of the UK portfolio. * Strategic Mindset with a Global Perspective: Proven ability to move beyond tactical execution to mid-term partnership scaling, working on strategic projects at a regional vertical level while maintaining a global perspective to scale local operational successes. * Full professional proficiency in English.   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.   This role is based out of our London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Team lead, Account Management We’re looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Account Management team. You will build, mentor, and coach a team of account managers who are responsible for growing strategic relationships and payments revenue with our customers. You are comfortable streamlining team operations, encouraging effective collaboration, and engaging with executives at all levels. As a critical role in the continued success of our UK operations, you will help to iterate our culture and build an amazing team environment that will create future leaders for Adyen. What you’ll do * Motivate team members and encourage creativity while understanding training needs. Provide coaching in areas including but not limited to: strategic account planning, business and payments advisory, contract negotiations, product roadmap discussions, and executive engagement. * Serve as a senior stakeholder, providing strategic and consultative advice to influence and fulfill the global payments strategy of our platform customers. * Set clear individual and team goals focused on revenue growth. Report on performance and metrics at an executive level * Create an inspiring and collaborative team environment with an open communication/feedback culture. * Recruit new team members in line with the Adyen culture and required skillset. Who you are * An energetic self-starter with a proven commercial edge, entrepreneurial track record,  partnership advisory focus and strong negotiation skills. * Excited to lead and manage time-sensitive, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. * An excellent communicator and team player with strong management skills and technical aptitude. * Curious by nature and a builder at heart, you thrive working and iterating on net new products and features. Minimum Qualifications: * 3+ years experience in managing teams and building executive level enterprise relationships. * 5+ years experience in account management, business development, consulting, or a related field. * Experience in enterprise payments and financial services and/or working within a SaaS platform or marketplace environment  * Full professional proficiency in English. Other Job Details: * Based out of our London office * Full-time position * Some domestic and international travel required Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.