Checkout.com

Manager, Technical Strategic Account Management

Checkout.com$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in a technical client-facing role (TAM, Solutions Consulting, Sales Engineering) in SaaS or API-first environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, capable of reading documentation and troubleshooting integrations.
  • Excellent communication skills for bridging C-level executives and technical teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguity and lead in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Become an expert on merchants' businesses and analyze payment data for insights.
  • Act as a payment performance consultant to enhance authorization rates and drive product adoption.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor in business reviews to translate technical data into commercial value.
  • Take ownership of technical authority for merchants, mastering their API integrations.
  • Lead critical incident responses, coordinating teams for swift resolutions and clear communication.
  • Manage key technical projects, ensuring delivery on migrations and new product launches.
  • Advocate for merchants' needs internally and translate feedback into product roadmap insights.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working model with three days in the office.
  • Supportive culture that encourages personal growth and ownership.
  • Focus on collaboration and teamwork, allowing for diverse backgrounds.
  • Accessibility statements to accommodate employees' needs.
Full Job Description
As a Technical Strategic Account Manager (TAM) at Checkout.com, you are the technical heartbeat of our most strategic merchant relationships. You9re more than a problem-solver; you are a payment performance consultant, an incident commander, and a trusted partner who ensures our largest merchants thrive on our platform. Your technical expertise and strategic guidance will directly impact their success and drive the growth of our business. What You9ll Be Doing Strategic Growth & Performance 3 Become a true expert on your merchants9 business, diving deep into their payment data to uncover actionable insights and opportunities. 3 Act as a payment performance consultant, identifying and driving initiatives that boost authorization rates, increase revenue, and lead to the adoption of new Checkout.com products. 3 Serve as a strategic advisor during business reviews, translating technical performance into a compelling commercial story for your merchants. Technical Ownership & Delivery 3 Serve as the primary technical authority for your merchants, mastering their API integrations and infrastructure. 3 Lead the response to critical incidents with a calm, decisive approach, coordinating internal teams to ensure swift resolution and clear communication. 3 Project-manage key technical initiatives, from complex migrations to new product launches, ensuring seamless, on-time delivery. Merchant Advocacy & Enablement 3 Act as the voice of the merchant internally, translating their needs and feedback into clear insights that help shape our product roadmap. 3 Empower your merchants by delivering expert training, workshops, and demos to ensure they are leveraging the full power of our platform. Qualifications 3 4+ years of experience in a senior, client-facing technical role such as Technical Account Management, Solutions Consulting, or Sales Engineering, preferably within a SaaS or API-first company. 3 A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. 3 Hands-on expertise with RESTful APIs. You can confidently read API documentation, troubleshoot integration issues, and guide developers through complex workflows. 3 Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build trust and convey complex technical subjects to both C-level executives and engineering teams. 3 A natural problem-solver with a tenacious attitude; you9re comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading clients through high-pressure technical incidents. What makes you stand out: 3 Solid understanding of the end-to-end payment lifecycle, from authorization to settlement. 3 Deep knowledge of core payment concepts like SCA, Tokenization, MIT/CIT, AFT/OCT, and the technical drivers of authorization rate optimization. 3 Direct experience with payments ecosystem, including knowledge of key local payment methods and acquiring capabilities 3 Fluency in other languages is an advantage. Additional Information Bring all of you to work We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Here, you9ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It9s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands. We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you9re ready to grow and make a difference, you9ll be right at home here. It9s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. Life at Checkout.com We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it9s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com is a global payment processing company that allows businesses to accept payments from customers all over the world. The company was founded in 2012 and has since grown to become one of the largest payment processors in the world. Checkout.com offers a range of payment solutions, including credit and debit card processing, alternative payment methods, and more. The company is known for its innovative technology and its ability to process payments quickly and securely. Checkout.com is headquartered in London, England, and has offices in several other countries around the world.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
2012

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