2 locations: United Kingdom, Remote UKPosted 3 days agoRemote (UK)£120,000 – £168,000
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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.
About the Revenue team
The Revenue team drives Affirm’s top-line growth through strategic partnerships,
pricing, and go-to-market execution. We acquire, retain, and expand merchant
relationships across eCommerce, in-store, telesales, and the Affirm app. The
team leads onboarding, relationship management, and performance optimisation to
help partners succeed. We deliver value-added solutions, drive adoption, and
support long-term business growth by connecting merchants and consumers through
Affirm’s products.
About the role
We’re looking for a Director, Key & Enterprise Sales in the UK to lead this
business and help shape Affirm’s long-term growth in retail. Reporting to the
Head of International Sales, this leader will oversee 5 senior Account
Executives and work with some of Affirm’s most strategic merchants across
fashion, beauty, apparel, sporting goods, electronics, furniture, travel and
other lifestyle categories in the UK and Europe.
This leader will evolve our UK Go To Market (GTM) strategy, build executive
relationships, guide complex commercial opportunities, and turn strategy into
measurable business results. They will lead a high-impact team and partner
across the business to help Affirm win, launch, and grow strategic merchant
relationships.
What you’ll do
• Lead and mentor a team of senior Account Executives, creating alignment,
accountability, and consistent execution against regional and company
priorities.
• Own executive stakeholder management for the region: set the narrative,
surface risks early, recommend decisions, and drive resolution with senior
leadership; lead executive-level negotiations with strategic partners.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and evolve the UK/Europe enterprise
GTM strategy and operating model, including segmentation, coverage, merchant
prioritization, deal governance, and standards for how Affirm wins, launches,
and grows strategic partnerships.
• Influence broader commercial strategy by bringing market insights, merchant
feedback, and competitive trends into business planning, prioritization, and
investment decisions.
• Serve as the regional decision-maker for complex commercial opportunities,
balancing merchant needs, risk considerations, operational constraints, and
long-term business objectives to drive successful outcomes.
• Recruitment & Process Ownership: Own talent planning, hiring, and calibration
processes for the region, building a high-performing organization and
ensuring consistent leadership standards across the team.
• Bring structure and innovation to sales execution, pipeline management, and
deal strategy, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the team.
• Own end-to-end outcomes from signature through launch and first-year
expansion, including cross-channel, cross-geography, and multi-brand growth;
hold cross-functional partners accountable to shared milestones, resolve
escalations, and ensure delivery against commercial and customer experience
objectives.
• Hold your team accountable for performance, providing immediate and
thoughtful coaching to drive continuous improvement, and build a strong team
culture aligned with Affirm’s values.
• Serve as a senior thought leader at industry events and conferences,
advocating for our mission and strengthening our position in the market.
• Travel regularly to lead executive engagements to accelerate AE deal cycles,
and facilitate team planning sessions and offsites.
What we look for
* 10+ years of solution selling experience, including 5+ years leading
high-performing enterprise sales teams.
• A strategic and hands-on sales leader with a deep understanding of enterprise
sales and complex deal structures.
• Experience shaping operating models, sales processes, or commercial
strategies that scale beyond an individual team or territory.
• Experience setting regional/department strategy, translating it into
operating rhythms, and scaling a team/org to deliver sustained results.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution across
Product/Legal/Risk/CS for complex enterprise partnerships.
• Operational & Pipeline Rigor: Deep expertise and strict ownership of
CRM/Salesforce hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and sales methodologies.
• Proven track record of selling into large, enterprise merchants across
numerous industries, ideally with experience in Retail, Travel and/or the
Credit and Payments landscape.
• Strong alignment with Affirm’s mission, with a passion for building financial
products that improve lives. Ideally, you have used our product and
understand its value to merchants and consumers.
• Strong executive presence and ability to build relationships with senior
stakeholders internally and at major brands.
• An active networker who can broker warm leads and open doors to new
opportunities.
• A structured, organized leader who brings new ways of thinking and managing
to the team.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity
and drive initiatives forward.
• A strong coach and mentor who holds the team accountable and provides
real-time, constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Willingness to travel regularly to support deal acceleration, industry
events, and team collaboration.
Base Pay Grade
• N
Equity Grade - 7
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 monthly
stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100%
subsidised medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In
addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm
Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
GBR base pay range per year: £120,000 - £168,000
Location: UK Remote
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
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.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here
are a few highlights:
• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their
dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability
to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help
you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets
you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including
accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re
happy to help.
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