Team Lead - Strategic Growth

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

We’re seeking a commercial leader to drive growth with some of the most innovative enterprise clients in North America. As Team Lead, you’ll not only coach a team of Strategic Growth Managers on winning complex, high-impact deals but also shape the direction of our global Strategic Growth strategy while building a culture that inspires collaboration, creativity, and accountability.

You will balance day-to-day execution with long-term direction, collaborating closely with the Head of Strategic Growth and leadership peers worldwide to shape both regional and global strategy.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Strategic Growth Managers, unlocking their potential through creative deal coaching, skills development, and career ownership.
• Set bold, strategic goals for North America that align with Adyen’s commercial vision, while working with global leadership to co-create and execute the worldwide Strategic Growth strategy.
• Drive commercial impact by helping your team navigate roadblocks, structure innovative deals, and maximize enterprise client value.
• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and growth mindset, in line with the Adyen Formula.

Who you are

• 12+ years of commercial experience, with a strong track record in enterprise and complex dealmaking.
• 5+ years as a people leader, building and scaling high-performing commercial teams.
• A proven coach and inspirational leader who builds momentum and guides teams to success by challenging assumptions, sharpening ideas, and aligning resources.
• A strategic thinker who balances day-to-day execution with long-term direction, staying curious and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Experienced in fintech (payments preferred) with a deep understanding of enterprise client needs and market dynamics.
• An entrepreneurial leader who embodies a "team over ego" mindset and drives measurable commercial results.
• An excellent communicator and relationship builder who can manage stakeholders across global, cross-functional teams.

The annual base salary range for this role is $220,000-$260,000 plus RSUs. 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is based out of our San Francisco or New York office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.