business development and strategic partnerships - CRED Pay

why this role matters

What You’ll Own

• drive end-to-end execution of the cred pay charter across multiple business lines
• lead high-value partnerships: structure, negotiate, and execute strategic deals with brands across travel, fashion, ecommerce, ott, entertainment, airlines, government & more
• deep-dive into your account portfolio to:
• unlock growth for cred through partner ecosystems
• increase cred product adoption at the merchant level
• own and grow relationships with cxos and senior stakeholders across industries
• lead complex product/tech integrations with partner teams to unlock seamless experiences
• identify and share partner-led insights to influence internal product roadmaps
• champion exclusive brand partnerships to deliver differentiated value to cred members
• stay ahead of the curve on partner ecosystem innovation to unlock new monetization paths
  

What We’re Looking For

• 4–7 years in partnerships, enterprise sales, or category/account management in consumer internet businesses
• proven track record managing complex, high-impact accounts with strong outcomes
• deep understanding of partner/merchant ecosystems across verticals
• strong stakeholder management skills – from cxos to internal cross-functional teams
• high bias for action with ability to independently drive outcomes in ambiguous setups
• familiarity with digital payments, upi, or loyalty ecosystems
• prior exposure to product-tech integrations or consumer fintech
• experience in high-growth startups or new business generation
  

Who Thrives Here

• you’re a strategic hustler – equally comfortable closing a cxo deal or deep-diving into merchant-level adoption data
• you think in scale, act with speed, and execute with clarity
• you’re someone partners trust and internal teams rely on
• you care deeply about creating products and partnerships that matter