Strategic Partnerships Manager, Retail & Commerce

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accrueNew York (NY)

Online Merchants Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$240,000

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About the role

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Retail & CommerceNYCAbout AccrueAccrue is redefining how brands turn payments into loyalty. We help enterprise merchants launch their own branded wallets.

About the role: You've sat on the other side of this conversation. You know how loyalty and payments decisions get made at large retailers who the real stakeholders are, how budgets get allocated, and what it takes to get a new product across the finish line internally. Now imagine using that knowledge to help build the category from the startup side. We're looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager who brings firsthand retail or commerce experience to the way Accrue sells, positions, and wins enterprise deals. You won't need a long ramp to understand our customers you've been one. What we're looking for is someone ready to channel that insider perspective into opening doors, building relationships, and closing meaningful partnerships.

Job Requirements

What you'll do:

Use your retail and commerce network and category knowledge to identify and prioritize high-value merchant targets
Lead enterprise sales conversations with the credibility of someone who has lived the operational realities our customers face
Build multi-threaded relationships across merchant organizations loyalty, digital, marketing, finance, and the C-suite
Help shape how Accrue positions its platform to resonate with retail, travel, DTC, and e-commerce buyers
Own deals end-to-end: from first conversation through negotiation and close
Partner with leadership to refine our go-to-market approach based on what you're hearing in the market
Represent Accrue at industry events where your existing relationships give us an immediate edge
What we'd love to see 5+ years of experience, with meaningful time inside a large retail, travel, DTC, or e-commerce organization in a role touching loyalty, digital, partnerships, or vendor management
A genuine interest in transitioning to a commercial, revenue-driving role at a startup
Strong existing relationships across the retail and commerce ecosystem
Ability to translate product capabilities into business outcomes for a retail or commerce buyer
Excellent communicator who can hold a room with senior stakeholders
Comfortable operating without a playbook and energized by building something new
We care more about how you think than your exact title. You might be a great fit if you:
You've been in the room when a major retailer or brand evaluated a loyalty or payments vendor and you know exactly what they got right and wrong
You're energized by the idea of building, not just operating within an established system
You want the ownership and upside that a large employer simply can't offer

Benefits & Perks:

No-cost and low-cost health plan options for employees and dependents
Company-contributed 401kAn empathetic team that values mental wellness and work/life balance
A brand new NYC office!
SalaryThe estimated pay range for this role, based in New York City: OTE $240,000$320,000 (uncapped), Base salary $120,000$160,000. This role will also receive equity and the benefits listed below.

The range listed is just one component of Accrue's total compensation package; this role will receive a competitive salary + sales commission + benefits + equity. The salary range is for US-based employees located in the listed market. Other benefits include those listed above such as healthcare and 401(k) with 3% contribution. Accrue is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@accruemoney.com.

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