The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.Job Summary:The Manager, Third-Party Loyalty Partnerships will support the development and execution of strategic external relationships that power PayPal’s next-generation loyalty experiences. This individual will collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to expand PayPal’s ecosystem of integrated loyalty programs by partnering with merchants and loyalty platform providers.Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drive revenue growth and global market expansion by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities</li><li>Lead the negotiation with external partners and engage cross-functional support colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships.</li><li>Develop and execute an overall business strategy to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities to drive revenue growth and global market expansion.</li><li>Influence the negotiation with external partners, engaging cross-functional support colleagues, to ensure successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships.</li><li>Align product and business levers (such as pricing and FX) to maximize revenue and market expansion opportunities.</li><li>Engage closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to drive the architectural runway and determine the best technical implementation/design.</li><li>Represent the end customer on an ongoing basis and use this knowledge to drive effective prioritization and decision-making.</li><li>Collaborate and influence product outcomes in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, Risk, Legal, Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, and Banking Partners.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Preferred Qualification:</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Preferred qualification:This role is ideal for someone passionate about loyalty, customer experience, and the evolving intersection of commerce and technology. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and brings curiosity, creativity, and commercial fluency to every conversation. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive Third-Party Loyalty Integration Strategy Define and refine the partnership approach for external loyalty platforms and merchants, focusing on scalable integrations that benefit PayPal users and partners alike.</li><li>Partner Onboarding &amp; Enablement Support onboarding efforts with loyalty management systems (LMS) and merchants, ensuring alignment on integration requirements, timelines, and success metrics.</li><li>Customer Experience Advocacy Help shape the customer experience around loyalty enrollment, balance visibility, and reward redemptionkeeping simplicity and usability front and center.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration Work across Product, Marketing, Legal, Analytics, and Operations to ensure alignment on partner deliverables and internal readiness for launches.</li><li>Program Optimization &amp; Growth Track performance of partner programs, identify areas for enhancement, and support iteration to drive deeper engagement and long-term impact. </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>3–5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, loyalty, fintech, or consumer platforms</li><li>Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Excellent project management and organizational abilities</li><li>Data-driven mindset with a comfort in interpreting performance trends</li><li>Experience navigating cross-functional organizations</li><li>Familiarity with third-party loyalty programs, embedded platforms, or digital wallets is a plus</li></ul>Subsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.paypalbenefits.com/" target="_blank">https://www.paypalbenefits.com</a>.The US national annual pay range for this role is $100,500 to $173,250PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit <a href="https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us" target="_blank">https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us</a>.For the majority of employees, PayPals balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit <a href="https://www.paypalbenefits.com/" target="_blank">https://www.paypalbenefits.com</a>.Who We Are:<a href="https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to learn more about our culture and community.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at <a href="mailto:paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com" target="_blank">paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com</a>. Belonging at PayPal: Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaypal.eightfold.ai%2Fcareers%2Fjoin%3Fdomain%3Dpaypal.com&amp;data=05%7C01%7Chmouchel%40paypal.com%7C896c661e48224f2f6c0608db51a99675%7Cfb00791460204374977e21bac5f3f4c8%7C0%7C0%7C638193561037230485%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iYNNAXZqfoYTLGNP79IEWsPoYxBR8lE1%2BqNN6c2Kmnk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Join our Talent Community</a>. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.