Mid Level Commercial Lead Jobs
Mid level commercial lead jobs go to professionals ready to own deals end to end, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive revenue decisions without constant oversight. Openings today run across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with 14% offering remote or hybrid arrangements and employers like Plaid, KeyBank, and Western Alliance Bank hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will serve as a thought partner, contract expert, and at times, lead negotiator for major deals. Your work is thoroughly impactful as you will define the commercial terms that underpin the relationships between Plaid and its customers. You're motivated by tangible outcomes and finding win-win deals to strike with customers. You'll also be a key partner to the broader set of Plaid’s go-to-market teams. You will help craft repeatable, robust commercial processes for an increasingly global team, leading to more speed and consistency. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into data analysis to make more educated decisions. You're keen on transparency and visibility to enable sharper decision-making and organizational communication.
- Collaborate closely with Plaid’s Sales, Account Management, and Enterprise teams to negotiate key customer contracts
- Creatively enable new deals with top prospects while staying true to Plaid’s operating practices
- Drive successful renewals, upsells, and cross-sells with top customers to increase usage and adoption of key Plaid products
- Craft pricing strategies that work for Plaid, prospects, and existing customers
- Evolve and improve commercial terms, practices, and processes
- Serve as the GTM expert on a given GBT with regard to commercialization, pricing, and agreement requirements for new products and services
- Serve as the GTM voice and single point of contact for cross-functional special projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-7 years of experience in strategic sales, business development, finance/consulting, partnerships or GTM strategy—ideally with customer-facing ownership of complex, high-value commercial agreements.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex deals, including multi-product or multi-party agreements in regulated industries such as financial services or fintech.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Engineering, and GTM teams to shape deals, align priorities, and unblock high-stakes internal initiatives.
- Strong executive communication skills to confidently engage senior external stakeholders.
- Experience building scalable commercial frameworks (e.g., pricing strategies, decision processes) that support speed and consistency across a growing GTM org.
- Deep interest in fintech, open finance, and technical products, with the ability to understand and advocate for product capabilities in commercial conversations.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change, with a bias for action and a growth mindset suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $171.6K - $214.8K
INTRODUCTION
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will serve as a thought partner, contract expert, and at times, lead negotiator for major deals. Your work is thoroughly impactful as you will define the commercial terms that underpin the relationships between Plaid and its customers. You're motivated by tangible outcomes and finding win-win deals to strike with customers. You'll also be a key partner to the broader set of Plaid’s go-to-market teams. You will help craft repeatable, robust commercial processes for an increasingly global team, leading to more speed and consistency. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into data analysis to make more educated decisions. You're keen on transparency and visibility to enable sharper decision-making and organizational communication.
- Collaborate closely with Plaid’s Sales, Account Management, and Enterprise teams to negotiate key customer contracts
- Creatively enable new deals with top prospects while staying true to Plaid’s operating practices
- Drive successful renewals, upsells, and cross-sells with top customers to increase usage and adoption of key Plaid products
- Craft pricing strategies that work for Plaid, prospects, and existing customers
- Evolve and improve commercial terms, practices, and processes
- Serve as the GTM expert on a given GBT with regard to commercialization, pricing, and agreement requirements for new products and services
- Serve as the GTM voice and single point of contact for cross-functional special projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-7 years of experience in strategic sales, business development, finance/consulting, partnerships or GTM strategy—ideally with customer-facing ownership of complex, high-value commercial agreements.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex deals, including multi-product or multi-party agreements in regulated industries such as financial services or fintech.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Engineering, and GTM teams to shape deals, align priorities, and unblock high-stakes internal initiatives.
- Strong executive communication skills to confidently engage senior external stakeholders.
- Experience building scalable commercial frameworks (e.g., pricing strategies, decision processes) that support speed and consistency across a growing GTM org.
- Deep interest in fintech, open finance, and technical products, with the ability to understand and advocate for product capabilities in commercial conversations.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change, with a bias for action and a growth mindset suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $171.6K - $214.8K
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Mid Level Commercial Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level commercial lead job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight deals or accounts you led independently, revenue targets you hit, and decisions you made without needing sign-off at every step. Applications that name specific commercial outcomes, such as contracts closed or pipeline built, stand out over generic experience summaries. Tailor each application to the scope the role advertises, and show you can operate with limited oversight.
Which companies hire mid level commercial leads?
Companies hiring mid level commercial leads right now include Plaid, KeyBank, and Western Alliance Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of growth-stage companies building out their commercial teams and established organizations backfilling experienced contributors who can run a book of business independently.
Are there remote mid level commercial lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and role type. About 14% of mid level commercial lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with field-facing or account-based roles more likely to require some on-site presence. Search current listings on Migrate Mate and filter by work setting to see what matches your preference.
How do I move up to a mid level commercial lead role?
The shift from entry level to mid level in commercial work comes from accumulating real ownership, not just more time. Build a record of deals or projects you drove from start to close, take on accounts that require you to manage the full relationship, and demonstrate measurable impact on revenue or pipeline. Employers promoting from within or evaluating candidates for this level look for depth of contribution, not just tenure.
Which industries hire the most mid level commercial leads?
Mid Level commercial lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they rely on experienced commercial contributors to manage complex sales cycles, strategic accounts, or partnership structures that require judgment beyond an entry-level scope.