Partner Sales Executive

Bottomline•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

As a Partner Sales Executive (PSE), you are a key contributor to the growth of Paymode by driving new sales through strategic partnerships with banks and FinTech organizations. This role focuses on building strong, consultative relationships with partner sales teams (banks and FinTechs) and supporting them throughout the sales cycle—from training and prospecting to solution design and deal execution. The PSE collaborates closely with Bank Sales Officers, FinTech CROs, Relationship Managers, and Solution Engineers to identify opportunities, deliver tailored solutions, and ensure pipeline success. This position requires a strong understanding of B2B payments, a consultative sales approach, and the ability to translate complex technology into business value. Success in this role is defined by the ability to become a trusted advisor to partner teams and a key driver of revenue growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
5+ years of Experience selling SaaS solutions to senior executives within large corporate finance such as the CFO, Treasurer, and Controller
Highly effective sales, relationship building, and motivational skills, with a strong will to win and a growth mindset
Strong interpersonal and business development skills
Excellent follow-up skills and a sense of urgency in answering questions, resolving issues/questions, as well as coordinating internal cross-functional teams to appropriately respond to needs
Ability to assess sales strategy strengths and gaps and make suggestions for process improvement
Capability to manage multiple opportunities across various sales stages all advancing towards closure
Highly organized and collaborative with a high ability to work effectively across functional groups
Impeccable verbal, written and presentation communication skills using the MS Office suite (email, documents, presentations), with attention to detail
Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to conduct needs assessment and discovery through high-value questions, listening skills, and collaboration with clients and Ability to influence creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets
Prior experience managing a clean and current Salesforce pipeline
Ability to travel as role requires

Responsibilities

Build Internal and External Client Relationships: Works leadership and partners to deliver results against revenue and growth targets
Developing and expanding relationships with new clients to earn their trust, overcome objections, and create a sense of urgency
Collaborate through the entire sales process, from discovery through contracting and implementation
Presenting the Paymode value statement and competitive differentiators
Serve as a trusted advisor to the client and partners
Command of the role: Operates as the lead point of contact for any matters specific to your customers throughout the sales cycle.
Maintains sales operational requirements including documentation in Salesforce and internal communications to senior management and other teams per best practices
Forecasts and tracks key account metrics across entire pipeline
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Solution Design and Definition: Creates and manages target call lists and executes on prospecting KPIs
Utilize marketing tools and create value propositions to generate engagement of new business opportunities.
Within each client, understands unique client needs, decision makers, spectrum of influence, and can customize client-specific solutions
System Demonstration: Ability to take part and lead during demonstrations of Paymode capabilities
Identify data and workflow setups to be incorporated in demonstration to model client requirements
Coordinate with product management and delivery teams to configure demo systems
Process Improvement: Continuously improve internal processes, particularly in the areas of sales
Manage and keep all pipeline reports and Salesforce data with up-to-date opportunity status and call notes