Partner Acquisition Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>About Us at GoCardless</strong></h3> <p>GoCardless is a <strong>global bank payment</strong> company. Over <strong>100,000 businesses</strong>, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. </p> <p>GoCardless processes <strong>US$130bn+</strong> of payments annually, across <strong>30+ countries</strong>; helping customers collect and send both <strong>recurring</strong> and <strong>one-off payments</strong>, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over <strong>2,500 banks</strong>, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.</p> <p>We are headquartered in the<strong> UK</strong> with offices in <strong>London</strong> and <strong>Leeds</strong>, and additional locations in <strong>Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal</strong> and the <strong>United States.</strong></p> <p>At GoCardless, we're all about <strong>supporting you</strong>! We’re committed to making our hiring process <strong>inclusive</strong> and <strong>accessible</strong>. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your <strong>Talent Partner</strong> — we’re here to help! </p> <p>And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, <strong>we encourage you to apply!</strong></p></div><h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <p>The Partner Acquisition Manager for North America (US Canada) will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision to identify, cultivate, win and launch new partnerships that drive growth and enhance market presence. The role involves balancing acquiring high-volume, good-fit partners with larger strategic targets and supporting existing partners who show meaningful upside for growth. As a key role within the NA Group, this individual will work closely with the GTM organization to facilitate the acquisition of new partners and streamline the process between acquisition and management.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>What excites you </strong></h3> <ul> <li>The opportunity to help shape a NA Partner Acquisition Strategy and make a meaningful impact on our growth trajectory in a dynamic market.</li> <li>Engaging with a wide range of partners, from high-volume prospects to larger strategic accounts, which provides variety and exciting challenges.</li> <li>The satisfaction of supporting the sales organization in the deal-led acquisition of new partners, contributing directly to revenue growth.</li> <li>Becoming a key contributing member of a small, agile and high performing team.</li> <li>The potential for personal and professional development in a fast-paced, innovative environment, with opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><strong>What excites us </strong></h3> <p>We don't expect you to tick every single box, but would interested in a conversation if this sounds like you:</p> <ul> <li>You have 5+ years in B2B SaaS partner development and sales, excelling in contract negotiation and scaling partnerships - all with a laser focus on revenue generation.</li> <li>A proven partner developer with a knack for targeting, onboarding and setting partners up for accelerated growth in the NA market</li> <li>A passionate advocate for creating impactful, win-win partnerships.</li> <li>You’re a data-driven strategist, adept at harnessing insights for partner acquisition.</li> <li>A master of time management and project execution.</li> <li>An adaptive thinker, swiftly pivoting to meet changing market needs.</li> <li>You’re solution-orientated, with a focus on benefiting end-users, partners, and GoCardless.</li> <li>A natural team player seamlessly engaging cross-functionally, bringing stakeholders together to drive strategic outcomes. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Base salar ... (truncated, view full listing at source)