Paddle

Business Development Director

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, SaaS, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess exceptional commercial acumen and have experience operating strategically and tactically across multiple global markets. Experience in building scalable outbound systems, market expansion, and go-to-market strategies is required. A deep understanding of the global payments and SaaS ecosystem is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Director will lead and execute Paddle's global business development strategy, identifying and pursuing high-value growth opportunities internationally. Responsibilities include building scalable outbound systems, designing systematic approaches to market entry, and optimizing business development processes using AI-powered tools. The role involves collaborating with Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to drive growth, conducting market analysis, shaping international expansion strategy, and building and scaling the global business development function through talent acquisition and training programs.

Skills

Business Development
Strategic Planning
Market Expansion
Go-to-Market Strategy
Pipeline Generation
Revenue Growth
Commercial Acumen
Cross-functional Collaboration
International Markets

Paddle

Platform for SaaS billing and compliance

About Paddle

Paddle simplifies software sales for SaaS companies by providing a platform that manages billing, payments, tax compliance, and customer support. Its tools allow developers to focus on product development instead of administrative tasks. Paddle's all-in-one solution includes payment processing, subscription management, invoicing, and compliance with international tax laws, helping clients streamline operations and scale efficiently. The company earns revenue through transaction fees and subscription plans, aligning its success with that of its clients. Paddle's platform is flexible, easy to configure, and offers extensive API documentation for seamless integration. It also supports webhook notifications for real-time updates. The goal of Paddle is to be a vital partner for software companies aiming to grow internationally while managing the complexities of tax and compliance.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$283.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation & share options
Private healthcare & mental health coaching
Flexible time off
Learning & development
Family leave
Wellbeing points
Transportation subsidies
Home workstation budget

Risks

Emerging payment platforms may erode Paddle's market share.
Slower SaaS industry growth could impact Paddle's transaction-based revenue model.
Rising churn rates in SaaS could lead to decreased revenue for Paddle.

Differentiation

Paddle offers a unique Merchant of Record model for SaaS companies.
The platform integrates billing, payments, and tax compliance into a single solution.
Paddle's API and webhook features enable seamless integration for developers.

Upsides

Paddle's AI Launchpad supports the growing trend of AI-powered SaaS solutions.
The new billing features cater to the demand for hyperlocalised payments.
Paddle's all-in-one platform is attractive amid rising churn rates and tighter budgets.

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