Franchise Acquisition Lead, ANZ

It all started with an idea at Block in 2013. Initially built to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments, Cash App has gone from a simple product with a single purpose to a dynamic ecosystem, developing unique financial products, including Afterpay/Clearpay, to provide a better way to send, spend, invest, borrow and save to our 47 million monthly active customers. We want to redefine the world’s relationship with money to make it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. Today, Cash App has thousands of employees working globally across office and remote locations, with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration and impact. We’ve been a distributed team since day one, and many of our roles can be done remotely from the countries where Cash App operates. No matter the location, we tailor our experience to ensure our employees are creative, productive, and happy. Check out our locations, benefits, and more at cash.app/careers.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sales Leader to manage and mentor a team of three Account Executives focused on acquiring franchise businesses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales background, excellent leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to develop and implement effective sales strategies that align with our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Account Executives, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Strategic Planning: in coordination with Afterpay’s Head of Franchise develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for acquiring franchise businesses, aligning with overall company objectives.

• Performance Management: monitor team progress against quota by creating relevant KPI’s and providing constructive feedback and support to achieve these targets. 

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify potential franchise opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape.

• Pipeline Management: Oversee the franchise sales pipeline and forecast.

• Merchant Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key franchise partners, acting as a trusted advisor and point of escalation.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product, Risk and Operations, to ensure alignment and support for franchise acquisition efforts.

• Reporting: Provide regular sales updates and forecasts to senior management, highlighting key metrics, achievements, and areas for improvement.

• Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development within the team to enhance their skills and performance.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Experience in the BNPL, fintech, or franchise sector is highly desirable.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Salesforce, GSuite and sales analytics tools.

Attributes:

• Results-oriented with a proactive and driven approach.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Additional Information

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, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any 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 .

Perks

We want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources

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.