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Lead a large portfolio of strategic merchant accounts, driving revenue and GMV through contract negotiations, financing optimizations, and cross‑functional partnership initiatives.
7‑10 years of B2B client‑facing experience in high‑tech, strong analytical and executive communication skills, proven ability to close complex contracts, and comfort with Salesforce, BI tools, and 10‑20% travel.
The role is the primary bridge between merchants and internal product, credit, analytics, and marketing teams, ensuring merchant success and expanding Affirm’s revenue and market presence.
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
The Account Management team at Affirm is focused on building and growing long-term partnerships with our merchant partners, helping them maximize the value of their relationship with Affirm while driving mutual business growth. This team also serves as a strategic bridge across Analytics, Product, Marketing, Credit, and Technical teams, advocating for merchants and helping shape solutions that drive successful outcomes for both our partners and Affirm.
Affirm is committed to building lasting partnerships with merchants for long term growth and ongoing revenue generation. As a Key Account Manager, you will join a growing team driving value and growth with large strategic merchants. This is a high-profile, customer-facing role requiring outstanding results-oriented, relationship and program management skills.
This role oversees a portfolio of Affirm’s strategic accounts with the goal of driving ambitious results across the business. Success in this role entails delivering strong results, collaborating across different teams and levels with key stakeholders, strong analytical skills and excellent executive presence including written and verbal communications.
Pay Grade - M
Equity Grade - 8
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, which includes the annual base pay and the sales incentive target.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA On Target Earnings (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $231,250 - $306,250
USA On Target Earnings (all other U.S. states) per year: $205,000 - $280,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
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