Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We are looking for an experienced Platform Account Executive (AE) to help Affirm grow our market share by launching Affirm with platforms that partner with our key strategic payment partners. Platforms are a critical growth driver for Affirm, since winning a single platform can unlock access to hundreds - if not thousands - of potential Affirm customers, amplifying our reach and impact in the market.
Who you are:
You are a self-starter who is eager to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This role is accountable for exceeding aggressive quotas, proactive deal management, forecast accuracy and driving Affirm adoption through platforms and will have a direct impact on top-priority, company-wide goals.
What you’ll do:
- Own the full sales cycle from lead to close for mid-market and enterprise platform companies that are live with our strategic payments partners, guiding them through the process to successfully onboard with Affirm
- Develop outbound strategies to create and nurture opportunities
- Develop comprehensive, competitive proposals that drive new business opportunities with platforms
- Successfully lead negotiations and related contract terms that create a mutually beneficial relationship
- Independently manage your sales pipeline according to best practices (detailed account plans, SFDC hygiene), ensuring to consistently meet and exceed quota
- Contribute to shaping our platform sales strategy and building repeatable processes
- Collaborate effectively and engage various pre- and post-sales cross-functional teams to successfully grow Affirm’s platform footprint (e.g. Pricing, Risk, Client Success, etc)
- Travel into defined territory quarterly to meet with and present to potential new platforms
What we look for:
- 5+ years of solution selling into strategic accounts ideally with a digital/financial product (channel sales experience is a plus)
- A successful track record in providing a point of view and thought leadership in the platform space, identifying key partner prospects and converting them into partner revenue streams
- Demonstration of consistent ability to over-achieve quotas (top 10-20% of company) in past positions through complex sales cycles
- Possession of qualification skills to be able to recognize high value opportunities, prioritize time and effort, and eliminate distractions
- The ability to navigate internal cross functional teams, influence without authority, and align teams around a common goal
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently
- Excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills
Pay Grade - F
Equity Grade - 5
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range.
Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, which includes the annual base pay and the sales incentive target.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents).
USA On Target Earnings (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $180,000 - $220,000
USA On Target Earnings (all other U.S. states) per year: $160,000 - $200,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#LI-Remote
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Affirm Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
350 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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