Partnerships Manager - North America

Primer

An Introduction to Primer Primer is the unified infrastructure for global payments. We give finance and payments teams the visibility and control to reduce complexity, improve performance, and capture more revenue - all from a single platform. Backed by Sofina, Peak XV Partners, ICONIQ, Tencent, Accel, and Balderton, we're building the payments layer the world's best companies rely on. Watch our showcase > Read up on our $100m Series C Learn more about our culture > WHICH TEAM WILL YOU BE JOINING? We are seeking a motivated and high-performing Account Executive with experience in enterprise sales as we turbo charge our revenue engine. As an AE on the enterprise team, you will own the selling of the Primer suite of products from end to end. With a consultative approach, you will lead the sales cycle with founders, CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, and VP / Director level functional leads. You will also drive the Sales strategy by owning all aspects of the sales cycle from prospecting to discovery to close. This will include cross-functional work to develop the customer strategy and contribute to other revenue initiatives. The Enterprise team at Primer is focused on both Strategic and Enterprise accounts. We work with founders and executives across a wide variety of verticals to gain an in-depth understanding of their business. 🔍 WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? * Own and manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing, focusing on enterprise-level accounts. * Build a robust pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, and strategic partnerships. * Develop tailored sales strategies to engage key decision-makers and demonstrate the value of Primer’s platform. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales Engineering, Product, and Customer Success, to deliver exceptional customer experiences, update cross-functional teams with feedback from prospects, continue to hone our Ideal Customer Profile and action upon unique insights derived from your knowledge of our customers. * Contribute to team projects focused on developing and refining our sales process and playbooks. Staying informed on industry trends and payment innovations to provide valuable insights to clients. * Provide consultative selling to identify customer challenges and present innovative solutions. * Accurately forecast sales performance and maintain detailed records using CRM systems. 👀 WHAT WE’D LOVE TO SEE: * Driven to consistently exceed goals and expectations. * A go-getter, with a bias towards action and the ability to produce results in fast-paced, highly ambiguous situations. * Proactive, improving existing processes and developing best practices. * A strategic negotiator, with a passion for closing deals. * A life-long learner * Curious about prospects, their needs, and how Primer can help. * Energetic and bring a positive attitude to everything you do. ✅ A TYPICAL INTERVIEW PROCESS * An initial intro call with a Talent Partner * An interview with the Hiring Manager * Challenge Stage - Contextualised to the role * A final, values-alignment interview WHAT'S THE CULTURE LIKE AT PRIMER? We're building a culture where people can do their best work and be proud of the impact they have. You'll be working with people who are mission-driven, smart, and reflective, and who are genuinely invested in building exceptional products and delivering success for our merchants. We work remotely, and have done since day one. We believe that building a successful, profitable company goes beyond proximity. We invest in our relationships through great remote working practices and thoughtfully designed face-to-face time, including workations, our annual company retreat, and access to co-working spaces across most major cities. The work is challenging. Scaleups are a challenge, and building category-defining products is a challenge. But there's a meaningful difference between a challenge and a struggle. At Primer, the right challenge comes with the right support: strong onboarding, a collaborative environment, and a team that is genuinely invested in your success. It's never something you face alone. OUR BENEFITS 🌍 We are fully remote and globally distributed; and have been since day one 💰 Competitive share options 🌴 Uncapped holiday, with 25 days minimum to be taken 🗣️ Co-working space access across major cities 📅 Workations & Company Retreat 💻 The best equipment for your role 🏠 £500 towards your home office setup 🔎 Generous learning budget 🏥 Private Medical Insurance 📈 A broad set of additional perks and benefits (depending on location) DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? At Primer, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Primer is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other background or belief.

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. Employer Brand Program Manager, Events & Partnerships, Americas As Employer Brand Program Manager, you will play a critical role in building and enhancing our talent brand in the Americas (North America and Latin America). This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful, high-visibility projects while working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to support the Employer Brand strategy.  In this role, you will be a key part of the Global Employer Brand team, which is part of Global Recruitment. As an Employer Brand Program Manager, you’ll take ownership of cross-functional initiatives that support the employer brand strategy and be responsible for events & partnerships. You will be well-versed in all aspects of event strategy, planning, and execution and will lead both in-person and virtual events that boost regional recruiting efforts and elevate our brand awareness across North America and Latin America. This highly collaborative role requires strong partnerships across DEI, Recruitment, Leadership, HR, and Marketing teams to create events and content to support our employer brand priorities. This role will be pivotal in building experiences that attract and engage the best talent to power Adyen’s growth. If you have a track record of delivering compelling and creative event experiences to drive awareness and generate pipelines, we'd love to meet you!  This role is based out of our San Francisco or Chicago office. What you'll do: * Strategize, plan, and execute initiatives to level up our approach to employer brand events and partnerships in North America and Latin America * Develop a clear, strategic roadmap with KPls for recruiting events and activations that align with hiring pipeline goals and broader Employer Brand initiatives * Manage a robust events calendar of in-person and virtual events * Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business to deliver event experiences that communicate and showcase our employer brand  * Establish and nurture strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive success * Track, analyze, and report on metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of events and partnerships  * Organize and coordinate all aspects of event execution, including set-up for both in-person and virtual formats * Deliver creative and engaging event experiences that drive talent pipeline generation, boost brand visibility, and foster retention * Contribute to content and campaign efforts and work cross-functionally with the Employer Brand team to support the overall strategy What you have: * 5+ years of events marketing experience (experience in recruitment events is a plus) * Strong track record of driving results and innovation with an eye for creative problem-solving * Experienced collaborator skilled at working with regional and global stakeholders to establish cohesive strategies, clear accountability for outcomes, and drive efficient, cross-functional execution * Experience partnering with Marketing, Recruitment, and DEI teams to build pipelines by translating business objectives into tactical marketing events that influence and attract target audiences * You’re passionate about DEI and understand the importance of reaching diverse and underrepresented communities * You’re data-driven and can analyze and communicate ROI from events * You have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * The ability to travel for collaboration and event facilitation as needed * Portuguese or Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required If based in San Francisco: The salary range for this role is $120,000-$155,000.  If based in Chicago: The salary range for this role is $110,000-$145,000; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here. 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. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.   SAN FRANCISCO  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This role is based out of our San Francisco or Chicago 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. Manager – Enterprise Business Development Location: San Francisco As an Enterprise BDR Leader, you will lead a high-performing team of Business Development Representatives focused on driving commercial growth across North America. Your team sits at the center of Adyen’s new business engine, generating pipeline through targeted outbound and inbound activity, and partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and Partnerships to move the right merchants through the funnel. You will work hand-in-hand with the North America commercial leadership team and the Global BDR function to align on strategy, exceed pipeline goals, and continue to raise the bar for how Enterprise BDR operates in the region. What you’ll do * Lead, develop, and grow a team of 8-10 Enterprise BDRs by recruiting top talent, coaching for performance, and creating an environment where people do their best work. * Serve as a key member of the North America BDR Leadership team, owning regional pipeline generation and driving execution against quarterly targets with a clear understanding of top-of-funnel metrics, pipeline quality, and revenue influence across verticals. * Set the standard for outbound excellence by guiding your team through consultative campaign design, prospect strategy, and hands-on execution that converts activity into qualified pipeline. * Shape regional go-to-market strategy by contributing thought leadership on messaging, targeting, and vertical plays and feeding those insights back into how we approach the market. * Own team reporting and turn data into decisions by tracking what matters and translating metrics into clear actions that improve productivity and outcomes. * Build for scale by developing frameworks for account targeting, lead management, and BDR productivity that make the team more effective over time. * Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships to co-create acquisition plays and align on how we approach key verticals. * Invest in your team’s growth by supporting individual development paths and helping your team members build toward the next step in their careers at Adyen. Who you are * You have at least 2 years of experience leading a BDR team of 5+ reps, with at least 3 years in an outbound sales or BDR role prior to that. * You are a builder and a multiplier who elevates the people around you through coaching, operational clarity, and genuine investment in their success. * You have strong commercial instincts and a solid understanding of enterprise sales cycles, inbound and outbound strategy, and what it takes to generate and qualify high-quality pipeline at scale. * You are data driven and comfortable owning reporting, diagnosing performance gaps, and making decisions grounded in metrics. * You know your tools well - Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Clay, Gong, etc. - and you are knowledgeable about how AI and emerging technology can make your team sharper and faster. * You communicate clearly and with purpose, whether you are coaching a rep, presenting to commercial leadership, or aligning with stakeholders across the business. * You bring energy and focus to a fast-moving environment and know how to balance multiple priorities without losing sight of what matters most. * Experience in payments or fintech is a plus, but not required. Compensation OTE for this role is $200k–$230k annually, plus RSUs. To learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here. 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. Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SAN FRANCISCO  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This role is based in our San Francisco office, with an expectation of three days per week in-office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.