Business Development Leader - Merchant Sales and Acquiring at Visa

Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup,
celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

Job DescriptionQualifications

Professional

• Local market and regulatory knowledge and functional experience in acceptance, merchant acquiring, interchange management, consulting, financial transaction processing knowledge and client sales, preferably Visa, supporting highly complex clients and/or services within a highly matrixed environment
• Established networks at decision making levels with a strong business-to-business sales track record.
• Years of Experience: A minimum of 10 years of success in progressive leadership positions in the Payments industry
• Education (required): Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Masters degree in a business field is an added advantage

Technical

• Working knowledge of payments network and processing services
• Working knowledge of mobile technology
• Demonstrated, detailed knowledge of the full breadth of acceptance and other products and services offered by Visa (preferred)
• Working knowledge of project management tools and application
• Microsoft office tools e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc
• Working knowledge of Visa systems (preferred)

Business

• Strong Sales and relationship management skills.
• Broad and multiple industry exposure.
• General finance and accounting knowledge and understanding.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Project management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience shaping and delivering defined strategies.
• Proven track record of driving growth and taking new products from conception to commercial launch.
• Executive presence.
• Global mind-set with ability to localize solutions, desire and demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally.
• Exposure to emerging payment solutions (mobile wallets, mobile money ecosystems, agent banking, mobile money transfers)

Additional Information

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