Manager, Channel Partnerships

WHO WE ARE
At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.

Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.

Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As Trustly’s Manager, Channel Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating growth by defining and executing a strategic approach to expand and support our network of channel partners. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll lead initiatives to launch, scale, and support partnerships that amplify Trustly’s market presence and revenue.
Your responsibilities include building strong partner engagement strategies, managing go-to-market plans, and achieving annual sales targets. You’ll leverage Salesforce to provide insights, reporting, and forecasting. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with expertise in partnerships within the payments industry, offering the chance to influence Trustly’s expansion and foster impactful relationships across our partner ecosystem.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Responsible for defining and executing channel strategy to drive Trustly’s growth
• Responsible for executing a multi-channel and multi-vertical approach targeting acquirer, referral, distributor/reseller and other related technology and service partners
• Working closely with Sales, Legal, Marketing, Risk, and Product to launch and manage new channel partnerships as well as strengthen existing partnerships to extend Trustly’s reach and revenue
• Individually and working with Trustly Marketing and Sales teams: identify and develop relationships with new channel partners
• Maximize sales through existing channel relationships
• Leverage internal & external resources to effectively position Trustly's value proposition to channel partners
• Generate passion and enthusiasm within our partner community, fostering a desire to promote, prioritize and sell Trustly's solutions
• Coordinate go-to-market plans including partner communications, joint marketing, sales training, sales incentives, lead qualification and referral process, and associated reporting
• Engage with new and existing channel partners to set, achieve and exceed targets by developing and executing annual sales plans
• Champion the channel program internally to drive focus and appropriate level of investment in Product and Marketing
• Work closely with the Trustly Sales teams to engage partners and establish 1-to-1 linkages between Trustly Sales and the partner’s sales organization
• Work as part of the sales team to assist in negotiating and closing channel deals
• Work cross-functionally and with Sales Management, Solution Consulting, Product Management, Marketing, and Legal to ensure continued growth of the business
• Effectively use SFDC to forecast, track, develop and report activity with potential clients, channel partners and renewals
• Achieve annual quota through well-documented quarterly progress
• Participate in monthly performance reviews with direct management and quarterly reviews with department management

WHO YOU ARE:
• 6+ years of experience, with at least the past 5 years in channel partnerships, sales, business development, or strategic partner management within a financial technology company
• Domain expertise in payments or experience working in the payments industry is required
• Track record of working with product and engineering teams with strong product instincts and the ability to identify opportunities to leverage partners’ products and capabilities
• Documented success implementing channel strategy within payments or other related markets
• Consistent track record for revenue generation driving sales in both direct and channel sales roles
• Excellent closing, negotiation, leadership, and presentation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management
• Ability to forecast channel revenue accurately with strong Salesforce.com skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with decision-makers across all levels of partner and prospect organizations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with little supervision and adapt to a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• A high degree of honesty, integrity and sound judgment

Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SALARY RANGES IN US-BASED ROLE POSTING
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WHAT WE OFFER
At Trustly, you will have the chance to solve meaningful challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in FinTech. Together, we are shaping the future of payments in an environment that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. You will be challenged and empowered to grow, making a real impact every step of the way.

Our team is as diverse as the global footprint we serve, with colleagues across Silicon Valley, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Europe, and beyond. We embrace a remote-first culture that empowers you to balance your career ambitions with personal fulfillment. At Trustly, we foster a workplace where everyone feels they belong—a place where teamwork thrives, ideas flourish, and we never forget to have fun along the way.

The total compensation packages include competitive salaries, bonus plans, and stock options. We offer innovative perks and benefits packages that include:
- Flexible paid time off & generous PTO accrual plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurances
- FSA & HSA plans for medical and dependent care
- Home office set-up allowance
- Internet stipend
- Retirement plan match for 401k and RRSP
- Gender-neutral paid parental leave, and more!
(The benefits and total compensation packages outlined above are for full-time employees; some exclusions apply for temporary positions.)

At Trustly, we embrace and celebrate diversity of all forms and the value it brings to our employees and customers. We are proud and committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe an open and inclusive environment enables people to do their best work. All decisions regarding hiring, advancement, and any other aspects of employment are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.