First International Bank and Trust (FIBT) is a $5.5B family-owned community bank. Our Kotapay division is a leader in ACH processing and as of 2023 a provider of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). Through our Kavinu open-API platform one of the few bank-native embedded payments gateways were reimagining embedded finance.
Were seeking a seasoned payments professional to lead our go-to-market (GTM) strategy support partner success and shape how we bring new embedded finance products to market. This highly visible role bridges sales product and marketingrequiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
This is an in-office position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead GTM Strategy: Translate strategic vision into actionable GTM plans across business development marketing and partner enablement.
- Champion Partner Experience: Identify opportunities to improve the partner experience with Kotapay streamline internal onboarding processes and maintain high levels of partner satisfaction.
- Promote Our BaaS 2.0 Offerings: Represent Kotapay and FIBT at industry conferences and various public relations initiatives communicating our differentiated BaaS structure and value proposition.
- Influence Product Direction: Collaborate with product teams to influence feature functionality decisions for new Kotapay products based on partner feedback market opportunity and sales potential.
- Coach and Develop Sales Talent: Train and mentor sales staff on BaaS products consultative selling techniques and cross-sell strategies that drive deeper client relationships.
- Build a Pipeline: Maintain robust pipeline reporting lead qualification efforts and ensure alignment with strategic revenue goals.
- Live Our Values: Serve as a trusted ambassador of FIBTs core valuesintegrity innovation service and communityboth internally and externally.
Qualifications:
- 7 years in strategic sales partner success or GTM rolesideally in fintech BaaS or financial services.
- Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of embedded finance and payments ecosystems.
- Experience influencing product development through partner and market insights.
- Exceptional communication storytelling and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative systems-thinking mindsetcomfortable toggling between vision and execution.
- Proven success managing complex high-value partner relationships.
- Passion for mentoring and developing sales talent.
- Patience and discipline to build a pipeline that aligns with our risk profile not just short-term wins.
First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND MN SD and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities.
Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:
- Health Dental & Vision
- 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO and Holiday pay
If you are interested in learning more you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at
Equal Opportunity Employer