At Koalafi we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. Thats why were making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.
Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200 Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.
Interested in learning more about how were transforming the financing experience and joining our team
At Koalafi were making lifes important purchases possible by offering transparent inclusive and flexible payment options. We partner with leading merchants across furniture appliances automotive and e-commerce to help their customers buy what they need and help our partners grow. Were entering an exciting next phase of growthand were looking for a Vice President of Account Management to design and lead a best-in-class organization that drives retention expansion and long-term partnership value across our entire merchant portfolio.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to build and scale Koalafis Account Management function from the ground upspanning our largest enterprise partners to our long-tail SMB merchants.
Youll centralize Account Management under a single vision define the strategy and playbooks and lead a team that transforms AM into a true growth engine. Youll blend commercial strategy with operational excellence to deepen relationships expand partnerships and deliver measurable results.
What Youll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Design and lead Koalafis centralized Account Management organization covering Enterprise Mid-Market and SMB segments.
- Establish Account Management as a core driver of growth responsible for retention expansion renewals and executive advocacy.
- Build and execute scalable frameworks playbooks and coverage models to support consistent and measurable outcomes.
- Partner closely with Sales Product Marketing and Operations to ensure merchant insights directly shape company strategy.
Growth Retention and Expansion
Drive measurable increases in originations from existing accounts and expansion of first-look / exclusive partnerships.Develop structured data-driven success plans tied to merchant business outcomes.Lead renewal and expansion forecasting processes to identify opportunities and proactively manage risk.Establish a cadence of high-impact executive reviews and QBRs that focus on growth strategynot just reporting.Develop and implement strategies by defining key metrics and setting annual sales quotas to drive profitable business growth in existing partner relationships.Operational Excellence & Scale
Implement scalable lifecycle management across onboarding adoption and renewal.Identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities by developing strategic initiatives that expand client relationships drive revenue growth and strengthen the companys competitive position.Introduce automation digital tools and self-service dashboards to extend reach and efficiency.Build and lead the Voice of the Customer system including a Merchant Advisory Board to translate partner feedback into action.Create insights reporting that informs cross-functional prioritization and roadmap planning.Team Leadership & Development
Build coach and grow a high-performing Account Management team that blends sales strategy and operational expertise.Establish compensation plans KPIs and processes that drive accountability and performance.Foster a culture of partnership insight and impactwhere Account Managers sell the future and drive results.Implement sales framework for the Account Management team deploying an approach that blends commercial acumen to drive growth and deep operational understanding to ensure merchants succeed once onboardedWhat Were Looking For
10 years of experience in Account Management Client Success or Strategic Partnerships with 5 years in senior leadership.A data-driven operator with strong analytical instinctsable to translate performance trends partner data and customer insights into actionable strategies and measurable growth.Demonstrated success in building scaling and leading high-performing Account Management functions with a track record of exceeding retention expansion and revenue goals.Proven ability to drive growth and operational excellence across B2B or platform-based partnerships (fintech SaaS or payments experience ideal).Strategic and operational depthable to design systems metrics and playbooks that scale.Demonstrated ability to leverage analytics automation and digital engagement to amplify AM efficiency and impact.Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with executives and partners.A builders mindsetenergized by designing teams processes and strategies that create lasting value.Location : Arlington VA Richmond VA or Remote
Why choose Koalafi : A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation trust and ownership. Youll get outside your comfort zone build meaningful relationships and most of all take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.
Benefits :
At Koalafi you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the companys success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best :
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage20 PTO days 11 paid holidays401(k) retirement with company matchingStudent Loan & Tuition ReimbursementCommuter assistanceParental leave (maternal paternal)Inclusion and Associate Engagement ProgramsWho we are & what we value :
We focus on whats most importantWe set clear expectations and deliverWe embrace challenges to reach our full potentialWe ask How can this be betterWe move fast togetherRequired Experience :
Exec
Key Skills
Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1