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Adyen is seeking a Strategic Growth Manager to join its Strategic Growth team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on retaining and expanding revenue within Adyen's existing strategic merchant base, working closely with the Account Management team globally.
You will be responsible for driving high-impact commercial deals aimed at growing or retaining revenue within Adyen's existing merchant base. You'll be hands-on throughout the full sales cycle, from strategizing and pitching to negotiating and closing deals. Collaborating with Account Managers, you'll work on expanding share-of-wallet through new channels, regions, business lines, and products, ensuring long-term success for both Adyen and its merchants.
You will also contribute to high-priority, cross-functional strategic projects with a strong focus on commercial execution. This includes launching new products, entering new markets or verticals, and driving other initiatives that impact the merchant portfolio. You'll manage the commercial aspects of these projects, ensuring they deliver meaningful outcomes aligned with Adyen's long-term growth objectives.
The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in business development, account management, or sales, particularly in customer-facing or merchant-focused roles. Previous experience in payments or fintech is a plus. You should have a commercial and strategic mindset, adept at crafting long-term commercial strategies in dynamic, competitive markets, with experience negotiating complex contracts and partnerships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with experience presenting to and negotiating with senior stakeholders including C-level executives. You are a problem solver driven to tackle complex challenges, using analytical thinking to uncover opportunities and solve issues. You demonstrate resilience and creative thinking when addressing commercial roadblocks. You value cross-functional collaboration and enjoy working alongside diverse teams. You are result-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments and known for your ability to identify, prioritize, and execute on the most impactful opportunities.
