Manager, APM Relationships

About the role

We are looking for a Manager, APM Relationships to join the Financial Partnerships Go‑to‑Market team and help drive growth across the European market. This critical role will develop strategic collaborations with major Alternative Payment Method (APM) partners such as PayPal, Klarna, BLIK and others, combining commercial focus with operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow APM relationships to develop and deliver payment solutions for merchants.
• Lead negotiations with APM partners to establish mutually beneficial commercial terms aligned with revenue goals and risk appetite.
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of APM enablement projects, handling escalations and ensuring smooth product launches.
• Collaborate with APM partners to create comprehensive go‑to‑market plans, including joint marketing, sales enablement and co‑selling activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Sales, Account Management, Product) to promote Checkout.com APM solutions and drive client adoption.
• Serve as the primary contact for APM partners, representing Checkout.com at industry events and fostering strong ecosystem relationships.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of experience in partnership management or a related field within payments or technology.
• A blend of operations, project management, and relationship‑management skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership to deliver business results and manage partner relationships.
• Strategic thinking with the capacity to develop creative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Good analytical skills to track, analyze, and interpret data for informed decision‑making.