Director, Key Accounts SalesActive£120K–£168K

The opportunity

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.

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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.