Square is seeking a Head of Square Partnerships, APAC to define and lead the strategic partnerships vision across Australia and Japan. This leader will build and scale partnerships that accelerate Square Seller acquisition, product adoption, ecosystem expansion, and long-term business growth throughout the region. Partners span referral networks, distributors, financial institutions, technology platforms, service providers, commerce ecosystems, and other strategic partners where there is mutual value through lead generation, co-selling, co-marketing, product enablement, and selective product integrations. This is one of Square's most senior partnerships leadership roles, operating at the intersection of business development, growth, product, and go-to-market strategy. You will own the APAC partnerships strategy, lead a high-performing regional organization, influence product and commercial direction, and represent Square externally with senior executives across the region. This role is based in Australia and leads partnerships across both Australia and Japan. Regular travel throughout APAC, including Japan, and to the United States is expected to build executive relationships, support strategic partners, and collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Product, Strategy and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Regional Strategy & Vision Define and execute the long-term partnerships strategy for Australia and Japan, aligning investment priorities with Square's regional growth strategy, product roadmap, and commercial objectives. Identify emerging ecosystem opportunities that strengthen Square's competitive position and accelerate sustainable business growth. Strategic Partner Development Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and scale high-impact partnerships across key industries and ecosystems. Build a diversified portfolio of partners that expands Square's distribution, enhances our product capabilities, and creates differentiated value for se
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We started a movement in which everyone can win – shoppers, retailers, society and every person on our team. To play fair, trust people and reward them for doing the right thing. We see and feel the impact of our work as more and more people gain financial freedom and retailers grow across the globe. Founded in 2014 in Sydney, Australia, Afterpay has over 24 million active customers globally and more than 250,000 of the best retailers around the world including Anthropologie, Revolve, DSW, GOAT, Finish Line, Levi’s, Mac Cosmetics, Ray-Ban and many others. Afterpay is helping people spend responsibly! We empower customers to access the things they want and need, while still allowing them to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments in four, for both online and in-store purchases. Afterpay is deeply committed to delivering positive outcomes for customers. Now under the
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Own Sales Process and Methodology: Build and refine repeatable sales approaches across the full deal lifecycle - from prospecting, discovery and qualification through articulating value, solutioning, negotiating, contracting, closing and onboarding; 12+ years of experience in high-growth environments leading SMB Sales, Franchise Sales, BDR, Mid-Market Sales, or Account Management organizations, preferably in a fast-moving technology, payments, or financial services company, with experience operating across both high-volume sales motions and complex commercial relationships
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Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
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