Sales & Partnerships - New Business at Column

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • 1.5+ years of post-college experience in a fast-paced, analytical role (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or high-performing SDR org at a top tech company)
  • Track record of being resourceful and self-directed in finding answers, solving problems, and moving fast; comfort with ambiguity, ownership, and navigating gray space
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to craft compelling outbound messages tailored to specific personas and handle prospects on live calls
  • Interest in financial services, APIs, and infrastructure businesses (experience not required)
  • High slope, low ego — curious, coachable, and want to win as a team

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify companies that Column can support with banking services
  • Own top-of-funnel prospecting efforts: develop outreach strategies, write custom messaging, and engage directly with decision-makers
  • Be the first touchpoint for new prospects in their engagement with Column, including taking first calls with C-suite executives
  • Build detailed profiles of prospects, including business models, payment flows, and risk considerations
  • Collaborate with the Sales & Partnerships team to pursue qualified opportunities
  • Maintain high outbound activity with precision—this is a quality > quantity role
  • Help shape the infrastructure and tooling we use to manage outreach and lead generation

Skills

Market Research
Lead Generation
Prospecting
Direct Outreach
Lead Qualification
Partnership Development
Sales Development

Column

API for managing financial transactions

About Column

Column offers an API that enables businesses to manage financial transactions such as ACH transfers, wire transfers, book transfers, and check issuance. The API allows companies to integrate these financial services directly into their systems, making transaction processing more efficient. Column differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on a transaction-based revenue model, charging fees based on the type and volume of transactions processed, which provides a clear and predictable pricing structure for clients. The goal of Column is to streamline financial operations for businesses, ensuring they can handle transactions seamlessly while generating consistent revenue through its service fees.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Brex's no-fee digital banking products could undercut Column's pricing model.
Brex's advanced security features may attract customers away from Column.
Dependency on Brex partnership poses risks if Brex's strategy changes.

Differentiation

Column offers a comprehensive API for seamless financial transaction processing.
The company provides a unique pricing model with transaction-based fees and monthly minimums.
Column's leadership team has extensive experience in both financial and tech sectors.

Upsides

Embedded finance trend expands Column's market reach and integration opportunities.
Banking-as-a-Service platforms align with Column's API-driven model, enhancing service offerings.
Growing demand for real-time payment processing boosts Column's competitive edge.

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