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Full-Time

Senior Manager

Partner Sales

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Financial Services
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$213k - $315kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends + Sales Incentive Target

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 8+ years of sales, sales management, or management consulting experience with a digital/financial product background
  • Consistent track record of leading strong teams
  • Highly developed social skills and ability to establish relationships both internally and with C-level decision makers at our merchants and partners
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently
  • Excellent communication, sales, and listening skills and the ability to teach these skills to others
Responsibilities
  • Meet GMV and Revenue goals expected from channel partners
  • Establish relationships with key decision makers within our Partners’ field teams to drive commitment, understand their motivators and develop joint plans to increase overall GMV through the partnership
  • Effectively manage and uplevel your direct reports to drive a high-performing sales team who consistently delivers strong results
  • Manage sales pipelines, forecasts and progress tracking through the sales cycle within Affirm and with partners
  • Define and execute partner growth strategies to scale partnerships through their growth stages, collaborating effectively with cross-functional and external teams
  • Build company credibility, brand value, and trust with your partners and prospective customers
  • Provide voice of customer and partner internally, and ensure our solutions meet the needs of the market
  • Innovate and improve; bring new ideas to make our internal and external processes better

Affirm provides point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. Its main service is the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) model, which allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into both online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. This integration requires minimal technical effort from merchants. Affirm generates revenue through interest and fees on the loans it offers to consumers, as well as fees from merchants who use its services. Additionally, it provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and marketing support, helping businesses increase conversion rates and enhance customer purchasing power. The goal of Affirm is to offer flexible payment options that benefit both consumers and merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnerships with major brands and events, like the Austin Marathon, enhance its visibility and consumer trust.
  • The company's IPO and subsequent market performance indicate strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • Affirm's integration with Apple's new installment loan offerings could significantly expand its user base and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • New CFPB regulations could impose additional compliance costs and operational burdens on Affirm, affecting profitability.
  • Data breaches, such as the recent Evolve Bank incident, pose significant risks to consumer trust and data security.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm's seamless integration with both online and in-store shopping experiences sets it apart from other BNPL providers who may focus solely on e-commerce.
  • The dual revenue stream from both consumer interest/fees and merchant fees provides a robust financial model, unlike competitors who may rely on a single revenue source.
  • Affirm's user-friendly plugins and APIs make it easier for merchants to adopt their payment solutions, reducing technical barriers to entry.

Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.