Business Development Manager, Platform Partnerships

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn't work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions - to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.
Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes - large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role
The Platform Partnerships team is responsible for taking Square's Developer APIs to market. We want to do our part to help ensure that sellers who use Square alongside third-party software applications can continue to have a cohesive experience. To that end, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to engage with leading ISVs across the SMB ecosystem to enable interoperability between their applications and Square. This entails the ISV integrating Square's APIs to deliver that cohesive experience to our mutual sellers.
You Will

• Focus on driving net new partnerships with ISVs to enable interoperability between the ISV's products and Square's products via Square's Developer APIs
• Lead all aspects of deal execution with independence and autonomy: identifying and prioritizing targets, meeting with prospects, business case development, deal structuring, negotiating terms and contracts, and closing/signing
• Grow Square's API revenue via payments integrations with ISVs, as well as customer referrals
• Capture the voice of the ISV and incorporate that into internal feedback to Square product teams and senior leadership
• Partner with internal teams, spanning Product Management, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Legal, and more
• Be accountable for the business results of your partnerships

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in scoping and signing API integration partnerships with ISVs in the SMB space
• Knowledge of the US SMB ISV space and how they intersect with Square
• Strong analytical skills with ability to demonstrate return on investment for partner initiatives
• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional, global initiatives
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in fintech or payments industry
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$135,200 - $202,800 USD
Zone B:
$125,800 - $188,600 USD
Zone C:
$119,000 - $178,400 USD
Zone D:
$108,200 - $162,200 USD
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Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.