Strategic Partnerships Manager, Retail & Commerce

About AccrueAccrue is redefining how brands turn payments into loyalty. We help enterprise merchants launch their own branded wallets.About the roleYou've sat on the other side of this conversation. You know how loyalty and payments decisions get made at large retailers - who the real stakeholders are, how budgets get allocated, and what it takes to get a new product across the finish line internally.Now imagine using that knowledge to help build the category from the startup side.We're looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager who brings firsthand retail or commerce experience to the way Accrue sells, positions, and wins enterprise deals. You won't need a long ramp to understand our customers - you've been one. What we're looking for is someone ready to channel that insider perspective into opening doors, building relationships, and closing meaningful partnerships.Job RequirementsWhat you'll doUse your retail and commerce network and category knowledge to identify and prioritize high-value merchant targetsLead enterprise sales conversations with the credibility of someone who has lived the operational realities our customers faceBuild multi-threaded relationships across merchant organizations - loyalty, digital, marketing, finance, and the C-suiteHelp shape how Accrue positions its platform to resonate with retail, travel, DTC, and e-commerce buyersOwn deals end-to-end: from first conversation through negotiation and closePartner with leadership to refine our go-to-market approach based on what you're hearing in the marketRepresent Accrue at industry events where your existing relationships give us an immediate edgeWhat we'd love to see5+ years of experience, with meaningful time inside a large retail, travel, DTC, or e-commerce organization in a role touching loyalty, digital, partnerships, or vendor managementA genuine interest in transitioning to a commercial, revenue-driving role at a startupStrong existing relationships across the retail and commerce ecosystemAbility to translate product capabilities into business outcomes for a retail or commerce buyerExcellent communicator who can hold a room with senior stakeholdersComfortable operating without a playbook and energized by building something newWe care more about how you think than your exact title. You might be a great fit if you:You've been in the room when a major retailer or brand evaluated a loyalty or payments vendor - and you know exactly what they got right and wrongYou're energized by the idea of building, not just operating within an established systemYou want the ownership and upside that a large employer simply can't offerBenefits & PerksNo-cost and low-cost health plan options for employees and dependentsCompany-contributed 401kAn empathetic team that values mental wellness and work/life balanceA brand new NYC office!SalaryThe estimated pay range for this role, based in New York City: OTE $240,000-$320,000 (uncapped), Base salary $120,000-$160,000. This role will also receive equity and the benefits listed below.The range listed is just one component of Accrue's total compensation package; this role will receive a competitive salary + sales commission + benefits + equity. The salary range is for US-based employees located in the listed market. Other benefits include those listed above such as healthcare and 401(k) with 3% contribution.Work AuthorizationAccrue does not provide employment sponsorship. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.