Lead & Grow Strategic Partnerships: Drive key payment partnerships to expand market share, boost revenue, and unlock new opportunities
Execute & Optimize Partner Success: Manage relationships, track performance, and collaborate across teams to drive impact, innovation, and growth
Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office
Start your adventure with Zip With the merchant and consumer growth ambitions at Zip, we are looking for a Senior Manager, Partnerships, who will help us grow and manage our strategic, merchant and network partnerships in the US. As a Senior Manager, Partnerships, you will have a deep understanding of the payment partnerships landscape and have strong sales and relationship management skills. The role sits at the core of the organization, you will work closely with the internal and external executives, product, sales, marketing and finance teams. The key goals for this role are to a) Execute key and strategic partnerships b) manage GTM (go-to market) functions for our existing partners) c) manage our partnership pipeline. #### What you’ll bring to the team
Proven Industry or Consulting Experience – 5+ years of experience, with at least 4+ years in a role within strategy, partnerships, or payments - managing key relationships (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, issuers/acquirers)
Analytical & Financial Acumen – Strong complex modeling skills in Excel, data-driven decision-making, and ability to optimize commercial outcomes
Demonstrated use of AI in the performance of your role — including tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or Salesforce Einstein to improve decision-making, efficiency, or partner engagement
Salesforce & GTM Execution – Proven ability to track deals, manage partner pipelines, and execute go-to-market strategies
Negotiation & Influence – Experience leading complex deals, collaborating cross-functionally, and influencing stakeholders at all levels