Partnerships Lead expanding Alternative Payments’ financial operating system for SMBs across North America. Building referral partnerships from cold outreach through activation and ongoing management.
Responsibilities
Own the Partner motion end-to-end, from cold outreach through onboarding, activation, and ongoing relationship management
Run structured activation sequences with new partners through active referral generation
Represent Alternative Payments at key industry conferences and events
Collaborate with internal Sales and Marketing teams to maximize partnership impact on new business
Propose improvements and establish a repeatable partnership motion scalable across new ecosystems
Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and fostering growth
Aggressively expand the Partnership Program across North America
Requirements
4+ years of experience in SaaS sales and/or partnerships
Proven track record in outbound sales motions, including cold outreach and pipeline generation
Experience building relationships from zero
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Emotional intelligence to develop complex, trust-based partnerships over time
Proactive and highly organized mindset
Ability to operate independently and solve problems without a playbook
Eligible to work in Canada
Regular travel required
Nice to have: experience in FinTech, payments, startups, or similarly fast-moving environments
Nice to have: entrepreneurial background or evidence of building something from scratch
Nice to have: comfort representing a company at industry conferences and events
Nice to have: track record of mentoring, leading projects, or driving organizational improvements
Nice to have: comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic, and high-impact environments
Benefits
Competitive salary tailored to experience, skills, and expertise
Equity opportunities
Unlimited PTO
Flexibility when needed
Yearly learning & development stipend
Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact projects
Collaborative and diverse team culture
Internal growth and career development opportunities
Supportive culture with shared learning and open communication
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process
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