why this role matters
you’ll play a pivotal role in leading cred's partner ecosystem across products, becoming the face of cred to some of india’s top consumer brands. you will lead high-stakes partnerships, drive product adoption, and enable new growth through strategic merchant alliances. as a core part of the merchant-led growth (mlg) strategy, you’ll shape how millions engage with cred.
What You’ll Own
- drive end-to-end execution of the cred pay charter across multiple business lines
- lead high-value partnerships: structure, negotiate, and execute strategic deals with brands across travel, fashion, ecommerce, ott, entertainment, airlines, government & more
- deep-dive into your account portfolio to:
- unlock growth for cred through partner ecosystems
- increase cred product adoption at the merchant level
- own and grow relationships with cxos and senior stakeholders across industries
- lead complex product/tech integrations with partner teams to unlock seamless experiences
- identify and share partner-led insights to influence internal product roadmaps
- champion exclusive brand partnerships to deliver differentiated value to cred members
- stay ahead of the curve on partner ecosystem innovation to unlock new monetization paths
What We’re Looking For
- 4–7 years in partnerships, enterprise sales, or category/account management in consumer internet businesses
- proven track record managing complex, high-impact accounts with strong outcomes
- deep understanding of partner/merchant ecosystems across verticals
- strong stakeholder management skills – from cxos to internal cross-functional teams
- high bias for action with ability to independently drive outcomes in ambiguous setups
- familiarity with digital payments, upi, or loyalty ecosystems
- prior exposure to product-tech integrations or consumer fintech
- experience in high-growth startups or new business generation
Who Thrives Here
- you’re a strategic hustler – equally comfortable closing a cxo deal or deep-diving into merchant-level adoption data
- you think in scale, act with speed, and execute with clarity
- you’re someone partners trust and internal teams rely on
- you care deeply about creating products and partnerships that matter