About this role
The Working Capital Corporate Acceptance Sales Director will focus on growing commercial payment volumes by addressing corporate working capital needs with commercial payment solutions. This role involves building and expanding corporate treasury relationships in Central America and The Caribbean. The role reports into the Working Capital Sales team within B2B Acceptance.
Key responsibilities include:
Sales and Business Development:Selling commercial card products, platforms, industry partnerships and solutions to the targeted prospects to drive commercial payment volumeDeveloping acceptance deals with suppliers to position Visa as the preferred method for commercial payments (receivables and payables).Building and Managing Relationships:Building and managing a portfolio of top B2B suppliers in Central America and The Caribbean ensuring strong engagement and satisfaction.Developing, expanding, and deepening relationships with executives within top B2B suppliersIdentifying and Expanding Opportunities:Identifying B2B expansion opportunities and expanding commercial volume through acquisition, partnership, or relationship management.Developing and executing strategies to move opportunities forward and optimize acceptance environmentsConsultative Approach:Overseeing merchants with a consultative and strategic approach to understand their card acceptance processes and challengesEnsuring suppliers optimize their payables environment using appropriate tools and solutions.Collaborating with internal and external partners to understand business needs and local market conditions.Analytics and Deal-Modeling:Driving deep analytics and deal-modeling, partnering closely with regional account executives, business development teams, pricing, and other functions.Leadership and Contribution:Contributing active leadership to the broader B2B Acceptance team and VCS organization.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Basic Qualifications:
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications:
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhDSolid knowledge in the payment industry specifically and mandatory for acquiring/merchant sales for domestic and cross border payment flows.Experienced sales and business development professional with the ability to identify opportunities, develop creative tactics, and manage cross-functional teamsExpertise and experience in building and managing relationships with stakeholders (C-Level executive as CFO, Corporate Treasurers) across large businesses to enable commercial payment acceptance with B2B merchants.A high level of energy and desire to educate both customers and internal functions on the capabilities and benefits of technical, financial products, by making complex solutions understandable and engaging for your audience.Strong analytical and problem-solving experience with a challenger mindsetExceptional communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) in Spanish & English.Master’s degree.Client management experience, especially in a consulting environment. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.