Business Developer

About Us

At Klarna our mission is to smooth commerce and make it easier and safer for people to shop and pay for their purchases. With our focus on customer obsession and commitment to transparency and accountability at the heart of everything we do we are proud to be a trusted partner to 85 million consumers and 575000 retailers across 45 markets.

Our amazing talented people and innovative technologies enable us to deliver this mission and we believe that we are making a positive impact on society and helping to drive the global economy forward.

What You Will Do

We are currently seeking an adaptable successful and experienced Business Development Manager for one of our Partner Success Teams in Paris. In this role you will:

Identify new opportunities with the largest most strategic merchants providing them with the resources needed to achieve their growth objectives thereby helping Klarna become everyones favorite way to shop.

Build and execute jointly agreedupon business plans with partners or merchants to drive mutual growth and success.

Work closely with internal analysts delivery and marketing teams at Klarna to drive enablement and lead generation activities.

Identify new partnerships or business opportunities pitch Klarnas services and close deals.

Build strong relationships both at the executive level and on an individual basis.

Manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships including Csuite executives.

Conduct extensive market research to position Klarna optimally in the market.

Network effectively with local clients and develop strong professional relationships.

Deliver enhancements to existing brands and identify areas for improvement with key strategic partners.

Identify and execute strategies to win new business within France.

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

Play an important role in driving Klarnas growth in France and beyond.

Who You Are

Based in Paris

Fluent in French and English at a full professional proficiency level

6 years of experience in Business Development Account Management or Sales

Experience in retail payments and/or ecommerce

Demonstrates a strong passion for learning about and engaging with new cultures

Highly driven with the desire to build a business from the ground up

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Closing

Klarnas Compensation model and Equity Offering
At Klarna our compensation package includes a base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). To ensure fairness and maintain global market competitiveness each role in a specific location has a set base salary. During the recruitment process we will assess your skills and experience to determine which role is the best fit for you.
Our RSU program features a 4year vesting schedule allowing you to gradually become a shareholder in Klarna. Additionally you may qualify for our ContributionBased Reward (CBR) program which recognizes and rewards significant contributions to our success.

Please include a CV in English.