Senior Manager, U.S. Merchant Partnerships (Services Vertical - Automotives)

Location: US - New York, NY; hybrid position with office attendance determined by the Hiring Manager. The role is performed in an office setting and requires travel of approximately 5–20% of the time.

Salary: $130,900–$247,000 USD per year, potentially including sales incentives. The position may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Own hirify.global relationships and account strategies for approximately five strategic automotive clients.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across payments, finance, treasury, digital commerce, technology, mobility, and operations.
• Identify and advance commercial opportunities across hirify.global’s payments, consulting, data, risk, acceptance, commercial solutions, and emerging commerce offerings.
• Coordinate specialized sellers, product leaders, consultants, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Lead business reviews, strategic planning sessions, executive discussions, negotiations, and client initiatives.
• Maintain account, pipeline, forecasting, and opportunity records while using analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve sales effectiveness.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or at least 5 years with an advanced degree, or 2 years with a PhD.
• At least 6 years of experience in account management, business development, strategic sales, relationship management, consulting, payments, financial services, or a related client-facing commercial role.
• Experience managing strategic relationships and driving commercial growth within large, complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of the payments ecosystem, including merchants, issuers, acquirers, digital commerce, and emerging payment trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship management, analytical, strategic thinking, and influencing skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and AI-powered productivity tools.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting automotive, mobility, retail, or related merchant-industry clients.
• Experience with Value Added Services, consulting, data, risk, acceptance, commercial solutions, or other value-added payment offerings.
• Preferred experience: 9+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years with an advanced degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with office attendance set by the Hiring Manager.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness program eligibility.
• Opportunity to work on payments and commerce initiatives with global impact.
• Regular collaboration with sales, product, consulting, legal, finance, pricing, and executive teams.