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Director, Enterprise Sales - Payments

DwollaDes Moines, Iowa, United StatesRemote, Onsite
šŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Katie and I'm looking for a seasoned enterprise sales hunter
to join our fast-growing fintech startup. In this high-impact, senior-level individual contributor role, you’ll lead the charge on securing net-new enterprise clients by selling our API-first payments and open banking solutions directly to C-level decision-makers.Important Note: This role is only for candidates with a successful track record selling payments products (ACH< RTP, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Acquiring, Opening Banking). Selling to banks or financial institutions is not the same as selling to businesses and merchants.

We’re looking for folks who have deep front-line solution selling skills to businesses and merchants. If that’s you, keep readingThe Real Deal About This RoleYou’ll be at the forefront of Dwolla’s growth and a key driver in hitting 7-figure revenue targets and opening up new markets. This is a true hunter role for someone who thrives on building pipelines, navigating complex sales cycles, and landing big wins.Here’s what you’ll be doing:āž” Identify, target, and manage high-potential enterprise prospects across industriesāž” Own the full-cycle, net-new logo acquisition for mid-market & enterprise (companies with $50M+ in Estimated Annual Revenue)āž” Strategically partner with channel teams to expand reach and accelerate deal velocityāž” Deliver compelling ROI narratives for our payments platform and APIsāž” Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to surface insights from the fieldāž” Keep leadership in the loop with pipeline transparency and clear forecastingA Day in the LifeAt Dwolla, you own your time and your outcomes, no micromanagement here.

We expect your time to break down roughly like this:🟢 50% – Direct sales, active prospecting, and channel partner engagement🟔 20% – Pipeline management, forecasting, and reportingšŸ”µ 20% – Collaborating with Marketing, Product, and CX teams🟣 10% – Market research, industry trendspotting, and sharpening your edgeYou’ll Thrive Here If You’reā€¦šŸ¤ A relationship builder: You earn trust and are known for your follow-through. You work well across departments and know how to bring people along for the ride.šŸ“Š Detail-obsessed and data-driven: Salesforce isn’t just a checkbox tool to you; it’s how you guide strategy and spot your next big deal.šŸ”„ An autonomous hunter: You love the chase. You’re self-motivated, quota-driven, and energized by complex deals with 7-figure potential.✨ Adaptable and tech-forward: You roll with change, think creatively, and love using modern tools (including AI) to do more with less.What We’re Looking Forāœ… Required:āž” 5+ years of outbound enterprise sales experienceāž” Proven success selling B2B SaaS or API-first payments solutionsāž” Consistent performance hitting or exceeding 7-figure quotasāž” Strong understanding of payments flows (ACH, Same-Day ACH, RTP, FedNow, Visa Direct, Mastercard Move, Open-Banking APIs) and fintech landscapešŸ’Æ Bonus Points For:āž” A degree in Business or a related fieldāž” Power-user experience with Salesforce and sales analytics toolsāž” You’ve helped shape sales playbooks or contributed to GTM strategiesāž” You thrive in fast-paced environments where change is constant

Salary Transparency & Travel Expectations


Dwolla anticipates the base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000 and will include an unlimited incentive compensation package and stock options.Ā  We want to emphasize that compensation decisions are dependent on a number of candidate-specific factors such as relevant work experience, education, licensure/certifications, geographic location, etc and the salary awarded will be finalized at the time of offer.Ā  In addition, Dwolla offers a comprehensive benefits package as outlined below.Some travel (up to 50%) may be required for prospect meetings, key events, and industry conferences.What You’ll Get at DwollaAt Dwolla, we move money, lots of it, through simple, elegant API solutions.

We’re a team of smart, driven people building the future of embedded finance.As a remote-first team, we support your autonomy while providing tools, flexibility, and a culture rooted in ownership and inclusion. When you join the Dwolla team, you get these great perks:⭐ Unlimited Paid Time Off (with a mandatory PTO minimum of 5 days every 4 months šŸ˜Ž)⭐ 12 weeks paid parental leave⭐ Medical, dental and vision insurance (Health plan options include FSA & HSA options and more…)⭐ Stock options⭐ 401k (with 4% company match)⭐ Long-term disability insurance⭐ Life insurance⭐ Summer Fridays (Memorial Day - Labor Day, we sign off at noon šŸ˜Ž)Our Remote-First Workspace⭐  Our employees can work from anywhere in the US or from our Des Moines office.⭐  You can move anywhere in the US and your compensation won’t change.⭐ Combined with our unlimited PTO, you have the flexibility to enjoy the laptop lifestyle and balance work while traveling.⭐  We actively support a healthy remote-first company culture by frequently providing both in-person and virtual opportunities for collaboration with co-workers.⭐  We never miss a beat… by working both synchronously and asynchronously in our day-to-day interactions we’re able to stay full-steam ahead.⭐ Remote-first home office stipend (and paid parking for our office-loving employees)ā—Please note:Ā  While we support a remote-first work environment, we are currently only able to offer employment to candidates who live in the United States**Some Fine Print**At Dwolla, we value diversity and hold the core belief that the best teams are built by the inclusion of diverse ideas, experiences, and people.

If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please contact Katie Spellman (Talent Recruiter) at kspellman@dwolla.comĀ  and let us know the nature of your request. If offered this position, you will be asked to complete an employment and credit verification authorization form (which allows us to run a background check) as part of our employment process. By submitting this application, you agree that Dwolla may share applicant information with a third party for communication services.Beware of Hiring Scams: Be wary of fraudulent job postings or communications claiming to be from Dwolla.

We will never ask for payment, credit card details, or sensitive personal information (like your social security number or bank details) during our comprehensive interview process. We do not conduct interviews via text message or instant messaging apps. If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent Dwolla attempting to conduct the hiring process through text message or instant messaging apps, it is a scam.Ā  All interviews, communications, and legitimate job offers will be initiated through official company channels and verifiable @dwolla.com email addresses.

If you suspect a scam, please do not engage and report it to kspellman@dwolla.com. Apply for this job

Life at Dwolla

At Dwolla, our team is focused on building the ideal platform to move money. Businesses of all sizes trust the Dwolla Platform to connect them to the U.S. banking system. As one of the fastest growing technology companies in Des Moines, Dwolla has been recognized nationally by Fast Company as one of the world's most innovative companies. Joining the team at Dwolla means you will be entering a unique, open, and fast-paced working environment, located right in downtown Des Moines. You will join our team in building the ideal API to move money, giving businesses the tools they need to access the ACH network and improve their payments process.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Unlimited Paid Time Off (minimum 5 days every 4 months)2. 12 weeks paid parental leave3. Comprehensive health plan options (FSA & HSA included)4. Stock options available5. 401k with 4% company match6. Long-term disability insurance7. Life insurance coverage8. Remote-First Workspace, US and Des Moines office flexibility9. Collaborative, diverse engineering team culture10. Supports asynchronous communication with leadership
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