(Senior) Business Development Manager, Marketing Agencies/Media Buying - US (m/f/d)

About the position

We are looking for a (Senior) Business Development Manager - U.S. (Marketing Agencies/Media Buying) (m/f/d) to drive acquisition and revenue growth in one of our highest-volume verticals. You'll be responsible for converting marketing agencies, growth teams, and SaaS companies that spend heavily on digital ads, infrastructure, or third-party services. These businesses often face complex payment workflows, short billing cycles, and tight cash flow dynamics-making Pliant's flexible credit and spend automation a perfect fit. Your work will directly impact our expansion in the U.S., where speed, messaging precision, and consultative selling are key to success.

Responsibilities

• Own the U.S. agency & media buyer segment: Drive acquisition and revenue growth in a strategic, high-volume vertical.
• Target and qualify leads: Focus on fast-scaling marketing agencies, digital media buyers, MarTech/SaaS firms, and growth teams managing significant recurring spend.
• Full-cycle sales ownership: Manage inbound and outbound leads from first contact through to negotiation and closing.
• Tailor consultative messaging: Speak your prospects' language-performance marketing, spend control, short billing cycles, and cash flow optimization.
• Close deals that scale: Work collaboratively with internal teams (Product, Finance, Legal) to create win-win solutions for both client and Pliant.
• Feed insights back into the business: Share real-time market feedback to shape product development, pricing strategy, and go-to-market campaigns.
• Represent Pliant externally: Attend industry events, build relationships with agency networks, and grow brand awareness in the U.S. market.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably selling into marketing agencies, media buying teams, or SaaS organizations.
• Strong understanding of how agencies and ad spend teams operate - including payment workflows, funding dynamics, and operational bottlenecks.
• Experience selling finance tools, SaaS, cards, payments, or embedded credit solutions to performance-driven buyers.
• Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Founders, Finance, Ops, Procurement).
• Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce) and structured sales frameworks (SPIN, MEDDIC, Challenger).
• Native-level English proficiency with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and execute with urgency in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• An influential role shaping U.S. market growth at an international fintech
• Opportunities for professional growth and ownership from day one
• A remote-friendly environment with support for work-life flexibility
• Health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Access to a diverse and ambitious team driven by impact, innovation, and transparency