Lead Merchant Success Manager

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will...Grow with an Ownership Mindset : We champion continuous learning and innovation. You'll take on real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive results that move the needle for ShipBob, our merchants, and for your own professional growth. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place. Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: At ShipBob, leaders are accessible; feedback flows in both directions, and everyone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed. We hold each other to high standards because we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing. Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results-driven and clear about what that means: our goals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects to our mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward. Location Remote in these states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI Role Description The Lead Merchant Success Manager owns premier account management strategy for a portfolio of enterprise-level merchants at ShipBob. This role drives domestic and international expansion, builds executive-level relationships, and partners closely with internal teams to deliver seamless operations and an exceptional merchant experience. A Lead MSM serves as a trusted strategic partner — comfortable running in-person business reviews, identifying growth opportunities, and innovating alongside both clients and internal stakeholders. Success in this role is defined by building scalable account processes, closing complex expansion and partnership deals, and developing lasting executive relationships. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Merchant Success. What you’ll do Manage a high‑revenue book of business, driving growth and long‑term retention across your merchant portfolio. Collaborate with internal leadership and teams to continuously improve and innovate the merchant experience. Source and close expansion deals within your merchant book of business. Manage contractual negotiations & renewals to secure long‑term partnerships with our top merchants. Partner cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders to continuously improve the merchant experience. Analyze merchant supply chains to identify performance opportunities, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Conduct quarterly business reviews, in‑person, when possible, to build trusted and lasting relationships at all levels of the merchant business. Apply data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and recommend strategic actions. Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. What you’ll bring to the table 8–10 years of experience in account management, sales, or merchant services in a related industry; ecommerce experience highly preferred. Demonstrated track record of leading business reviews with internal and external stakeholders, with confidence in presenting to C‑suite executives. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close complex contractual partnership deals. Solid consultative selling skills with the ability to build trusted, executive‑level client relationships. Excellent conflict resolution abilities and negotiation experience. Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time. Perks & Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance Paid Maternity/Parental Leave Program Paid Holidays & Flexible Time Off Program Paid Sick Leave Wellness Days (1 day/quarter) 401K Match Comprehensive Benefits Package ShipBob believes in transparency while providing a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance approach. The full base pay range for this position in our compensation architecture is $101,250 - $168,750. In addition to base salary, this role includes the opportunity to be eligible for participation in the Company’s discretionary bonus plan based on Company’s plans and in accordance with Company’s policies. Building the world’s leading full‑stack fulfillment platform is challenging work. The problems we solve are complex, the pace is fast, and the bar is high. That means ShipBob’s environment isn’t the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. If you are ready to take ownership, push boundaries, and grow alongside a team that genuinely supports each other, we would love to hear from you. Learn more about our core values and how we perform at a high level in our day‑to‑day work on our Culture page (careers/culture/). About Us ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid‑Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best‑in‑class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in‑house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest‑growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago. At ShipBob, every full‑time employee gets access to our best‑in‑class AI and productivity tools from Day 1 at no cost. This isn't a pilot or a perk for select teams. It's standard for everyone. We believe innovation isn't owned by one department. Whether you're in Talent, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or Customer Success, we expect you to ask: how can this be done better, faster, or smarter? These tools are our investment in your ability to find those answers. Use of AI‑Assisted Tools During Recruitment We may use AI‑assisted tools during the recruitment process to support administrative functions such as transcribing interviews, generating summaries or notes, organizing interview feedback, facilitating candidate communications, and helping recruiters identify candidates whose qualifications may align with job requirements. These tools are designed to assist our recruiting team and are not used to make final hiring decisions. Hiring decisions are made by trained human reviewers who consider the candidate's application, interview performance, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. AI‑assisted tools do not independently determine whether a candidate advances in the hiring process or receives an offer of employment. 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