ESenior Director Partner Executive, Embedded Partnerships

Senior Director, Partner Executive – Embedded Payments

Location:

Spokane, Washington

We are hiring a Senior Director, Partner Executive to expand our embedded payments partnerships and cultivate new technology alliances. Our Technology Partnerships team establishes and deepens strategic relationships with leading Technology Platforms, ISVs, and the developer community. These alliances advance Elavon’s strategy of seamlessly integrating payment acceptance into the broader ecosystem, meeting the evolving omni/multi‑channel needs of our merchants today and into the future.

• Source, onboard, and scale Tier-1 embedded payment partnerships while maximizing value across existing relationships.
• Identify and engage new partners in core industry verticals; develop executive‑level relationships across product, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high‑potential prospects and drive progression from evaluation to commercial agreement and go‑to‑market launch.
• Manage the entire sales lifecycle—from initial prospecting through contract execution, go live, and beyond.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to lead solution workshops, develop financial analyses, and refine embedded payments strategy.

• Requires up to 10% travel.
• Commercial Acumen:
  Proven ability to structure deals and drive revenue through partnerships.
• Technical Understanding:
  Deep knowledge of payment technologies, APIs, and integration processes; hands‑on experience with technical solutioning, API documentation, and integration workflows.
• Familiarity with ERP, eCommerce, and SaaS platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, Shopify, Adobe) is a plus.
• Relationship Management:
  Strong interpersonal skills to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop and execute multi‑year partnership strategies and drive growth.
• Agility & Innovation:
  Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in business development, partnerships, payments, or financial services (or equivalent).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Data & Tools:
  Demonstrated expertise in customer relationship management, data analysis, artificial intelligence applications, and Microsoft Office software—including Salesforce, Excel, SQL, and related platforms.
• Domain Expertise:
  Experience with embedded finance or payment solutions is highly desirable.
• Communication & Negotiation:
  Excellent executive communication and negotiation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically eight to ten years of relevant experience.

Pay Range: $ – $ (location may vary).

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

We may close the posting earlier due to high volume of applicants. U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.