Senior Managing Consultant - Merchant Co-Brands

Mastercard•Harrison, NY

About The Position

Overview: Senior Managing Consultant, Services Business Development - Cobrand Be part of a team that brings the best of Mastercard to our most strategic customers. The Services team and the solutions that we deliver fuel growth for our Financial Institution and Retail & Commerce partners globally by providing cutting edge services in the areas of Customer Acquisition & Engagement, Business & Market Insights, Business Experimentation, Personalization, Market Insights, Security Solutions, and Open Banking. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast, our agile sales team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base including retailers, airlines, hotels, tourism agencies, public sector entities, restaurants, consumer goods and telecom companies. As a member of our Business Development team, you will be at the frontline of generating excitement and demand for our unique and evolving solutions. We value individuals who possess consultative sales management experience, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort in navigating complex sales processes (including responses to RFPs), and the ability to form and manage successful lasting client relationships. Find out about our solutions here: Mastercard Services (mastercardservices.com) The Role As Senior Managing Consultant in the Cobrand Center of Excellence, you will be instrumental in driving the growth of our largest, most strategic Merchant Cobrand Clients in the United States. The role is about more than payments and favors expertise in the broader merchant business including vertical expertise, network and site optimization, personalized marketing, retail media networks, and loyalty program strategy, and customer engagement through merchant funded offers platforms, optimized incentives, earn partnerships, cobrand cards, and digital redemption. You will work in lock step with account teams and be responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic clients building on existing relationships and initiating new ones to generate and qualify opportunities and promote Mastercard Services solutions to drive value.

Requirements

Significant, consultative B2B sales experience, preferably in professional services, software as a service (SaaS), data & analytics, loyalty and/or cybersecurity solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and gain credibility with account teams.
Strong communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral.
Exceptional relationship management skills, fostering long-term partnerships with clients.
You are a strong networker across relevant stakeholder base with the ability to listen, build common ground and influence to effectively advance business opportunities and generate revenues
You have a strong commercial drive with the ability to monetize senior client relationships based on empathy, thought leadership, knowledge of product impact, and subject matter expertise
Must have the ability to own and drive end-to-end sales including prospecting, scoping/pricing, business case development, contract development, client negotiation, gaining legal approval, sign contracts, and project kickoff.
Experience managing projects and teams, showcasing your leadership abilities.
High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment.
Outstanding multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Bachelor degree in Business Administration (BBA), Commerce (B.Com), Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Systems Engineering or related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of consumer and commercial payments market is a plus
Comfort with macro-economic concepts and corporate finance is a plus
An MBA or relevant post-graduate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cultivate strong working relationships with clients, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement while driving revenue growth and expanded buying centers.
Demonstrate strong networking skills and a high degree of confidence initiating contact with new prospects to generate and qualify leads.
Have a customer first attitude, capable of uncovering customer needs beyond their explicit requests and crafting innovative customer strategies.
Take ownership of the sales process, from prospecting to executing commercial contracts, ensuring seamless and efficient sales cycles while driving urgency with clients.
Be responsible for achieving sales targets, revenue goals, and sales projections, consistently delivering outstanding personal performance.
Lead both formal and informal pitches, from storyboarding to face-to-face presentations, delivering concise and persuasive materials tailored to the specific needs and level of the audience.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine engagement scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements.
Support project / customer success teams in problem-solving efforts and structuring project workplans.
Create and deliver compelling and concise presentations that effectively communicate key insights and recommendations.
Coach and provide valuable feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth.
Proactively seek new knowledge and skills, contributing to the development of intellectual capital within our organization.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement

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