
About Marqeta
Empowering builders with modern payment solutions
Key Highlights
- Over $541 million raised in Series E funding
- Serves major clients like Uber, DoorDash, and Square
- Headquartered in Oakland, CA with 501-1000 employees
- Recent partnership with Visa and Affirm for enhanced payment options
Marqeta is a leading fintech company headquartered in Oakland, CA, specializing in modern payment and card issuing solutions. With over $541 million in funding from investors like Coatue Management and 500+ employees, Marqeta serves major clients such as Uber, DoorDash, and Square, providing them wi...
🎁 Benefits
Marqeta offers unlimited PTO, 12 weeks of paid family leave, and a 401k match of 50% up to 6% of salary. Employees also receive equity, a monthly stip...
🌟 Culture
Marqeta fosters a culture focused on innovation in fintech, emphasizing rapid growth and flexibility in payment solutions. The company values communit...
Overview
Marqeta is hiring a Director of Sales to lead a team focused on innovative financial products for F1000 organizations. You'll develop strategic sales plans and build relationships with key decision-makers. This role requires experience in sales leadership within the financial services sector.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record in sales leadership, particularly within the financial services sector, with experience managing teams and driving revenue growth. Your ability to develop strategic sales plans has led to successful outcomes in previous roles, and you thrive in building relationships with key decision-makers in enterprise organizations. You understand the complexities of the payments marketplace and can advise clients on innovative solutions that enhance customer loyalty and value.
You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Your leadership style fosters a culture of accountability and high performance, motivating your team to achieve ambitious targets. You are adaptable and can navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry, ensuring your team remains focused and aligned with organizational goals.
Desirable
Experience working with F1000 organizations is a plus, as is familiarity with modern card issuing and processing solutions. A background in embedded financial solutions will help you understand the unique needs of our clients and how to address them effectively.
What you'll do
As the Director of Sales at Marqeta, you will lead a team of 5+ Account Executives and Account Managers, focusing on acquiring and growing a portfolio of our largest and most strategic customers. You will develop and execute a strategic sales plan aimed at achieving revenue targets while expanding our customer base. Your role will involve identifying and engaging with key decision-makers across various verticals, ensuring that Marqeta's innovative financial products meet their needs.
You will collaborate closely with internal teams to align sales strategies with product offerings, ensuring that our solutions are effectively communicated to prospects and customers. Your insights into the shifting payments marketplace will guide your team in advising clients on potential innovations and strategies to derive increased value from their financial operations.
In this role, you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of success and continuous improvement. You will track performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to ensure that your team meets its goals. Your leadership will be crucial in driving Marqeta's mission to transform payments and deliver exceptional value to our clients.
What we offer
Marqeta offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work remotely within the United States or from our offices in Oakland, CA, or New York City. We believe in a Flexible First approach, which means you can choose the work style that suits you best. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to delivering outstanding financial solutions to our clients. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of payments.
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