why this role matters
you'll play a pivotal role in leading cred's partner ecosystem across products, becoming the face of cred to some of india's top consumer brands. you will lead high-stakes partnerships, drive product adoption, and enable new growth through strategic merchant alliances. as a core part of the merchant-led growth (mlg) strategy, you'll shape how millions engage with cred.
what you'll own
drive end-to-end execution of the cred pay charter across multiple business lines.
lead high-value partnerships: structure, negotiate, and execute strategic deals with brands across travel, fashion, ecommerce, ott, entertainment, airlines, government & more.
deep-dive into your account portfolio to:
unlock growth for cred through partner ecosystems.
increase cred product adoption at the merchant level.
own and grow relationships with cxos and senior stakeholders across industries.
lead complex product/tech integrations with partner teams to unlock seamless experiences.
identify and share partner-led insights to influence internal product roadmaps.
champion exclusive brand partnerships to deliver differentiated value to cred members.




stay ahead of the curve on partner ecosystem innovation to unlock new monetization paths.
what we're looking for
4–7 years in partnerships, enterprise sales, or category/account management in consumer internet businesses.
proven track record managing complex, high-impact accounts with strong outcomes.
deep understanding of partner/merchant ecosystems across verticals.
strong stakeholder management skills – from cxos to internal cross-functional teams.
high bias for action with ability to independently drive outcomes in ambiguous setups.
familiarity with digital payments, upi, or loyalty ecosystems.
prior exposure to product-tech integrations or consumer fintech.
experience in high-growth startups or current business generation.
who thrives here
you're a strategic hustler – equally comfortable closing a cxo deal or deep-diving into merchant-level adoption data.
you think in scale, act with speed, and execute with clarity.
you're someone partners trust and internal teams rely on.
you care deeply about creating products and partnerships that matter.

📌 Business Development And Strategic Partnerships - Cred Pay (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cred
📍 Bengaluru