Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the State of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located within 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a "Hybrid" employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule.

The Strategic Relationship Manager II will support developing a sales strategy to sell in and execute initiatives for Blackhawk’s Online Retail Distribution Partners that will result in revenue and profitability growth as well as deeper relationships. The successful candidate should be a team player who can work closely with Business Development, Distribution Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Operations, IT and Legal.  This person will need to be a good negotiator and able to enroll Blackhawk’s Partners into the many new and exciting opportunities being offered and lead efforts to expand Online Retail Distribution.

The successful candidate will be a self starter who is a hands-on, results-oriented leader. Most importantly, this individual will have an unbridled enthusiasm for the challenges and rewards of building and growing new business.

• Work with digital distribution partners in developing and executing strategy, objectives and project plans to enable the partners to maximize growth and revenue opportunities
• Support to present and close new programs into these accounts
• Work cross-functionally within Blackhawk to cross-sell and launch new programs
• Develop, present, close and execute revenue expansion opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Analyse trends and performance data, providing guidance based on data-driven conclusion
• Ensure that the company is maintaining a highly responsive customer approach that delivers extraordinary service and quality

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 2+ years strategic sales experience in payments industry
• Proven ability to sell-in initiatives using excellent solution and consultative sales skills
• Ability to apply creative thinking to the sales process
• Ability to understand and manage details of programs and explain key elements to partners and internal teams
• Proven ability formulate action plans
• Ability to build trust with partners and close deals
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time management, and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects on tight deadlines with limited direction.
• High degree of initiative and keen sense of urgency

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years strategic sales experience in payments industry
• Experience working for Fortune 1000 or marketing services company/agency targeting Fortune 1000 companies

Cross boarder payments experience preferred, but not required

OTE for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $127,440.00

OTE for California Residents Only: $151,400.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2025, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and paid time off for all full-time employees. 

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.