Square is looking for a results-oriented and energetic individual who thrives in fast-growing and challenging business development environments. You will help grow our Build With Square Platform by sourcing, negotiating, and executing partnership agreements with software platforms who can leverage Square’s APIs to provide Sellers with a wide range of tools to start, run and grow their business.

You will be part of a fast-growing organization that needs your business development best-practices and experience. This position will involve partnership prospecting, negotiation, as well as working with cross-functional stakeholders across Square to scale up partner acquisition, partner launch and product distribution. You will need to be well-versed on all the different possible ways new and growing platforms can partner with Square, including both technical and business feasibility. You will need grit and adaptability to an ever-changing API ecosystem and competitive landscape. 

You will:

• Source, negotiate and sign new partnership agreements at scale

• Be results oriented, have a focus on managing deal flow and closing a large number of new platform partnership opportunities

• Become a Square API product expert who is able to speak about Square’s partnership strategy and platform ecosystem

• Build relationships and overcome obstacles through creative problem solving

• Operate in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

• Have a positive, energetic and enthusiastic approach towards achieving goals & objectives

You have:

• BA/BS required

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3-5 years focused on partnerships and business development within a technology company

• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals ranging from tactical, mid-size opportunities, to strategic, large and complex partners

• Highly entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to thrive under minimal guidance

• Ability to think and communicate creatively, thoughtfully, and with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels

• Excellent track record of success in highly matrixed environments

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $152,100 - USD $185,900
Zone B: USD $141,500 - USD $172,900
Zone C: USD $133,800 - USD $163,600
Zone D: USD $121,700 - USD $148,700

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources 

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page. 

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.