Strategic Growth Manager

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

• Drive strategic commercial deals aimed at growing or retaining revenue within Adyen’s existing merchant base globally. You will be hands-on throughout the full sales cycle, from strategizing and pitching to negotiating and closing. Collaborating with Account Managers, you’ll work on expanding our share-of-wallet through new channels, regions, business lines and products ensuring long-term success for both Adyen and our merchants.
• Contribute to high-priority and cross functional strategic projects with a strong focus on commercial execution. This can include launching new products, entering new markets or verticals, and driving other initiatives that impact our merchant portfolio. You will be hands-on in managing the commercial aspects of these projects, ensuring they deliver meaningful outcomes that align with Adyen’s long-term growth objectives.

• 6-8 years of experience in business development, account management, or sales, particularly in a customer-facing or merchant-focused role. Previous experience in payments or financial technology is a plus.
• You are adept at crafting long-term commercial strategies, especially in dynamic, competitive markets. Experience negotiating complex contracts and partnerships is key.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• You are driven to tackle complex challenges, and use analytical thinking to uncover opportunities and solve issues. You demonstrate resilience and creative thinking when addressing commercial roadblocks.
• You value cross-functional collaboration and enjoy working alongside diverse teams to bring commercial opportunities to life. You also support knowledge sharing and teamwork within your team and beyond.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are known for your ability to identify, prioritize, and execute on the most impactful opportunities, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.