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Klarna logo
FinTech

Business Development Manager

at Klarna

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

Posted 17 days ago

No clicks

Klarna is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify and grow strategic partnerships with large, enterprise merchants. You will build and execute joint business plans, drive enablement and lead generation, pitch and close deals, and manage relationships up to the C-suite while coordinating cross-functional teams. The role includes market research, delivering Quarterly Business Reviews, and adapting Klarna’s business model for local cultural relevance. Requires 5–10 years' experience in ecommerce, payments or fintech and fluency in Greek and English.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Athens
Country
Greece

Full Job Description

What You Will Do
In this position, you will identify new opportunities with the largest, most strategic partners and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their growth objectives, helping Klarna become everyone’s favorite way to shop. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Building and executing jointly agreed-upon business plans with partners or merchants to drive mutual growth and success.

  • Collaborating closely with internal analysts, delivery, and marketing teams to drive enablement and lead generation activities.

  • Identifying new partnerships or business opportunities, pitching Klarna’s services, and closing deals.

  • Establishing and nurturing strong relationships both at the executive level and on an individual level.

  • Managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships, including C-suite executives.

  • Conducting extensive market research to position Klarna as optimally as possible.

  • Networking effectively with local clients to develop strong professional relationships.

  • Ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are maintained.

  • Creating and delivering Quarterly Business Reviews to members of partners’ C-suite teams.

  • Adapting the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity.

  • Playing a crucial role in taking Klarna to the next level.

Who You Are

  • You bring 5–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within ecommerce, payments, or fintech.

  • Your Mindset: attention to details, action oriented, consultative sales, challenge status quo, problem-solver, entrepreneurial, resilient.

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in both new business development and strategic account management.

  • You’re skilled in consultative sales, particularly in working with enterprise-level merchants through long sales cycles.

  • Experienced in managing complex partnership projects and navigating cross-functional collaboration.

  • Native/advanced written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.

Awesome to Have

  • Prior experience working in a high-growth technology environment.

  • Analytical mindset and ability to leverage data to identify opportunities.

  • A proactive and collaborative approach, contributing new ideas to drive success.

Please include a CV in English.
Curious to learn more about Klarna and what it’s like to work here? Explore our career site!

Job Details

Klarna logo
FinTech

17 days ago

clicks

Business Development Manager

at Klarna

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

Not specified

Currency not set

City: Athens

Country: Greece

Klarna is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify and grow strategic partnerships with large, enterprise merchants. You will build and execute joint business plans, drive enablement and lead generation, pitch and close deals, and manage relationships up to the C-suite while coordinating cross-functional teams. The role includes market research, delivering Quarterly Business Reviews, and adapting Klarna’s business model for local cultural relevance. Requires 5–10 years' experience in ecommerce, payments or fintech and fluency in Greek and English.

Full Job Description

What You Will Do
In this position, you will identify new opportunities with the largest, most strategic partners and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their growth objectives, helping Klarna become everyone’s favorite way to shop. Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Building and executing jointly agreed-upon business plans with partners or merchants to drive mutual growth and success.

  • Collaborating closely with internal analysts, delivery, and marketing teams to drive enablement and lead generation activities.

  • Identifying new partnerships or business opportunities, pitching Klarna’s services, and closing deals.

  • Establishing and nurturing strong relationships both at the executive level and on an individual level.

  • Managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships, including C-suite executives.

  • Conducting extensive market research to position Klarna as optimally as possible.

  • Networking effectively with local clients to develop strong professional relationships.

  • Ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are maintained.

  • Creating and delivering Quarterly Business Reviews to members of partners’ C-suite teams.

  • Adapting the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity.

  • Playing a crucial role in taking Klarna to the next level.

Who You Are

  • You bring 5–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within ecommerce, payments, or fintech.

  • Your Mindset: attention to details, action oriented, consultative sales, challenge status quo, problem-solver, entrepreneurial, resilient.

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in both new business development and strategic account management.

  • You’re skilled in consultative sales, particularly in working with enterprise-level merchants through long sales cycles.

  • Experienced in managing complex partnership projects and navigating cross-functional collaboration.

  • Native/advanced written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English.

Awesome to Have

  • Prior experience working in a high-growth technology environment.

  • Analytical mindset and ability to leverage data to identify opportunities.

  • A proactive and collaborative approach, contributing new ideas to drive success.

Please include a CV in English.
Curious to learn more about Klarna and what it’s like to work here? Explore our career site!