Director, Sales - EU/UK

Marqeta’s European Sales team is expanding — and we’re looking for a Director of Sales (Core) to take the lead on some of the most exciting and impactful commercial opportunities across our evolving business. Based in the UK, this leadership role will drive growth by managing a team focused on the region’s most prominent digital banks, fintech disruptors, and embedded finance companies.

You’ll be responsible for building and scaling relationships with companies launching, growing, or transforming their card programs — organisations looking for innovative ways to deliver next-gen banking experiences to their customers. From embedded finance players to established financial institutions, your team will help Marqeta’s technology unlock new possibilities for how money moves.

We partner with some of the most innovative companies in Europe and North America to deliver Modern Card Issuing and Processing solutions — powering the transition to digital-first finance and embedded payments. We don’t just sell technology; we help our customers design the future of finance.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working style — most of the team collaborates in-person a few days each week from our central London office. We'd love for you to join us!

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 4+ Account Executives and Account Managers focused on acquiring and expanding relationships with large, high-impact organisations across fintech, banking, and embedded finance.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan aligned to key growth goals — expanding Marqeta’s presence across the UK and wider Europe.
• Identify and engage decision-makers at top-tier digital and traditional financial institutions, advising them on how to launch, scale, and modernise their card and payment solutions.
• Become a trusted expert in Marqeta’s platform — articulating technical value, solving customer challenges, and influencing complex buying decisions.
• Deliver accurate pipeline forecasts and performance updates, ensuring clear visibility into team progress and deal velocity.
• Monitor evolving customer needs, fintech market shifts, and the competitive landscape to continuously refine your sales strategy.
• Align with key internal teams — including Delivery, Strategy, and Partnerships — to unlock value for customers and accelerate time to market.
• Build and nurture a high-performing, inclusive sales culture by shaping hiring, coaching, and go-to-market best practices across your team.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in B2B sales and account management, with a consistent record of achieving and exceeding goals.
  2+ years of experience leading high-performing sales teams.
• Strong domain knowledge in payments, fintech, banking, or financial services — with the confidence to navigate complex customer organisations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technology into clear, compelling business value.
• A passion for innovation, customer success, and building the future of financial services.
• Card issuing experience is preferred

Hiring Manager

• Richard Drury

Recruiter For This Role

• Louise Devlin

Compensation and Benefits

• Premium Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Generous time off program with additional “Floating Holiday days”
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual development stipend to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Wellbeing programs i.e. Modern Health, HealthKick and much more…

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.

– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.

– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.

– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy 

Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national  origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

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