Relationship & Development Manager

About the Company

The European Payments Initiative is changing the way Europe pays with Wero, a proudly European digital wallet designed to make payments easier, clearer, and more secure. Backed by 16 major banks and the two largest European acquirers, EPI is building a brand new, pan-European payment system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with EPI acquiring members as a trusted day-to-day contact
• Organize member engagement through community forums and bilateral meetings
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans to accelerate Wero acceptance across European markets
• Identify and engage new acceptance providers and acquiring partners to expand the EPI network
• Support prospecting activities, including pitching EPI and presenting solutions
• Coordinate the onboarding of new members with Product, Legal, and Operations teams
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop sales and enablement materials
• Represent EPI at industry events and conferences

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in the payments industry
• Proven background in payments, partnerships, sales, or member relationships
• Strong understanding of payment transaction flows (Issuing / Acquiring)
• Experience in influencing, selling, and negotiation within the financial industry
• Strong account management, presentation, and networking skills
• Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or C2)
• Ability to thrive in a remote-first, multicultural environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in German, French, or other European languages

Benefits

• Remote-first culture with quarterly and annual in-person meetups
• Possibility to work from another EU country for up to 3 months per year
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus
• €5,000 annual learning & development budget