Plaid

Strategic Partner Manager, Enterprise Partnerships

Plaid$120K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years account management experience in a dynamic high-growth environment, and 7+ years of overall work experience.
  • Proven ability to develop and grow large partner relationships (>$5m++ ARR)
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder, comfortable collaborating with product and technical teams.
  • Strategic mindset to build comprehensive partner programs alongside managing individual relationships.
  • Experience in enterprise, regulated industries, and B2B technology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of the partner relationship, driving product adoption and long-term growth.
  • Drive significant Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth by leveraging partnership milestones and upselling additional use cases.
  • Lead complex projects by aligning internal teams with partner initiatives and distilling feedback into product roadmap suggestions.
  • Build and execute long-term strategic plans for a portfolio of accounts, while balancing operational execution with proactive growth strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Opportunity for equity and commission based on position and performance.
  • Promotion of diversity and unique experiences among team members.
Full Job Description
Plaid's GTM Partnerships team unlocks "one to many" customer relationships with technology platforms to allow more end customers and consumers to benefit from Plaid's solutions. Partner Account Managers are aligned with specific revenue segments, in this case supporting our Enterprise partners.

In this role, you'll be the primary point of contact for Enterprise partners with a specific focus on managing our payment partners looking to leverage Plaid in a number of ways from Pay-by-Bank to account funding to KYC. You own the full partner lifecycle: from technical integration and "first customer live" milestones to scaling volumes and driving product expansion.

You are a "corporate athlete" who thrives in ambiguity: you are just as comfortable diving into technical API specifications with an engineer as you are negotiating commercial terms with a C-suite executive. You will act as the internal quarterback, driving cross-functional work streams across Product, Legal, Engineering, and Marketing to align internal resources with partner needs. Successful candidates bring a blend of commercial prowess, high-level business acumen, and a proven track record of influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities
  • Partner management: Own all aspects of the partner relationship, including business strategy, product adoption, and long-term growth. Lead the internal/external relationship and act as the partner's primary advocate within Plaid.
  • Commercial growth and upselling: Drive significant ARR growth by elevating partnerships through key milestones-from integration to scale-and identifying opportunities to sell into additional use cases.
  • Cross-functional orchestration: Lead complex projects by aligning internal teams (Product, Compliance, Legal, Engineering) behind partner initiatives. You will influence the product roadmap by distilling partner feedback into actionable scaling needs.
  • Strategic Planning: Build and execute long-term strategic plans (9-12 months out) for a portfolio of accounts, balancing day-to-day operational execution with proactive strategic growth.


Qualifications
  • 4+ years account management experience in a dynamic high-growth environment, and 7+ years of overall work experience.
  • Proven ability to develop and grow large partner relationships (>$5m++ ARR)
  • Strong communicator and internal relationship builder, who can collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., with our Product and technical teams) on complex topics
  • A strong business generalist with strategic mindset to build a holistic partner program in addition to individual partner relationships
  • Enterprise, regulated industry, and previous B2B technology experience are a strong plus


Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

About Plaid

Plaid is a financial services company based in New York City. The company builds a technology platform, which enables applications to connect with users' bank accounts. Plaid focuses on enabling consumers and businesses to interact with their bank accounts, check balances, and make payments through financial technology applications. The company was founded in 2013 by Zach Perret and William Hockey. In January 2020, Visa announced that it would acquire Plaid for $5.3 billion. The acquisition was completed in January 2021.
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Size
600 employees
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Founded
2011

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