Director of Sales
This is a high-impact leadership role for a sales professional who thrives on operational excellence and complex enterprise deals. Method Financial is scaling rapidly, and this Director will be responsible for maturing the sales motion as the company moves into larger, more sophisticated institutional accounts. It is a perfect blend of strategic GTM planning and hands-on team development.
Method Financial
San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 27 April 2026
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Overview
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About Method Financial
Method Financial is a mid-sized employer working in fintech / financial services, based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Fintech / Financial Services
Medium
San Francisco, California, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Account Executives focused on new business and strategic expansion
- Implement a structured coaching culture including deal reviews and field engagement
- Drive operational rigor in pipeline management, activity tracking, and forecasting
- Partner with the VP of Sales on territory design and account segmentation
- Manage the handoff process between Sales and Customer Success to ensure expansion and retention
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in a first-line sales management role
- Proven track record of managing Account Executives across new business and expansion
- Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles (20+ stakeholders)
- Ability to translate technical API features into executive-level business value
- US Citizen or valid work visa holder
Preferred
- Experience in fintech or financial services infrastructure
- Background in high-growth, venture-backed startup environments
- Experience working with major financial institutions, banks, or credit unions
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Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary range of $190K - $210K
- Opportunity to work with a YC-backed, high-growth startup
- Exposure to top-tier venture capital networks (a16z, Emergence)
- Collaborative work environment across major US hubs
- Direct impact on a platform serving 45M+ users
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