Partnerships Account Executive - Enterprise at Plaid

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Technology, Public Sector, Education, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, and/or account management
Demonstrated ability to execute and win 7-figure+ ARR enterprise deals
Strong understanding of Plaid’s differentiated value proposition across data flows, compliance, APIs, and value-added products (e.g., Signal, Plaid Check)
Ability to clearly articulate Plaid’s role in customer success through both technical and business lenses
Proven ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder deal environments with long cycles
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to drive alignment across teams
Experience signing new Plaid Reseller Partners
Customer empathy and deep desire to see partners succeed
Natural curiosity and adaptability
Some familiarity in financial services and technical products; a high degree of intellectual curiosity
Excitement to work in a high-growth, ever-changing environment and to help build processes and tools as needed
Ability to work with all types of people and build long-lasting relationships
Relationship building (understand how to leverage internal/external executives, product, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-level partner deals from sourcing through close, managing multi-stakeholder negotiations and driving adoption
Evolve verticalized GTM strategies across Public Sector, Education, Healthcare, and AI
Collaborate closely with Payments, Credit, and Identity/Fraud pods to align go-to-market efforts
Translate partner and customer needs into structured opportunities, ensuring Plaid’s differentiated value is clear
Navigate long sales cycles (6–12 months) with complex decision dynamics, building urgency against the status quo
Segment AE / seller enablement & coaching relating to the Reseller Partnership model
Accountability to quarterly partner acquisition targets and vertical penetration goals
Acquisition strategy building and ACV forecasting
Solve complex partner challenges through creative problem solving by working cross-functionally with Sales, Risk, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Marketing, and Business Operations

Skills

enterprise sales

deal execution

multi-stakeholder negotiations

GTM strategy

partnership management

Payments

Credit

Identity/Fraud

Public Sector

Education

Healthcare

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$714.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.

Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.

Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.

Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.

Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.

Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.

Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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