Company Description Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

　　When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

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　　Job Description Visa Direct is a payment service that Visa provides to clients (issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and service providers) to facilitate fund transfers/ disbursements to Cards, Accounts and Wallets Visa credentials around the world.

　　This role will report into the Head of Visa Direct CEMEA. The individual will contribute to Cross border sales acceleration for Visa Direct with a focus on banks, fintech’s and exchange houses. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a new ecosystem in the fast-moving world of payment and one of the key growth pillars in CEMEA business.

　　This role will be responsible for delivering commercial outcomes, deliver the multi-million sales pipeline for Visa Direct services and ensure consistent growth of existing clients through opening new business with them.

　　It is a fast paced, agile environment, so this person must be proactive and excel with internal and external partners to ensure we achieve our goals.

　　He/she will be a highly motivated, energetic individual that thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment and relishes the opportunity to win new business using a value-based selling approach.

　　Visa is looking for an experienced banker and payments leader with an outstanding sales track record. In addition to business development experience, outstanding client management and interpersonal skills are critical.

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Accountable to achieve or exceed sales targets for Visa Direct within assigned territoryAccountable in achieving annual sales goals of Visa Direct, in partnership with local product and country managerDrive lead-generation and prospecting program and ensure good response to new leadsWork on existing deals to support the team in driving opportunities through different phases of the sales funnelPartner with cross functional partners across the region to ensure we have what we need to be successful with our clientsWork with existing Visa clients and their Account Executives to cross-sell Visa Direct solutions where a good fit existsWork with VD Product teams to develop the go-to-market strategy and ensure we have the right value proposition and product construct to meet client needsWork with Marketing to ensure our client facing materials are excellent and help accelerate the learning and sales processWork with Communications to share progress and growth to external audiences through a communication plan, PR, conference events, etc.Work with Finance to ensure appropriate incentive structure, modelling and incentive deal review structure and approval processWork with Legal to ensure client contracts that drive to successful outcomes for both Visa and our clientsWork with Client Services to handoff from sale to implementation and ensure well-run projectsWork with regional global VD product teams and operations to understand state of Issuer readiness, and state of client implementations and post-launch supportLead prospecting to non-Visa clients to find the right contacts and build relationships, and sell where a good fit existsIdentify and sell to Banks, Remitters, Fintech and aggregators to have them add Visa Direct to their portfolio of offerings to their clientsDevelop and execute a process to capture client feedback on product and value-added services, and socialize with other Visa teams, in particular the VD Platform team This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

　　Qualifications Minimum 5 years of industry related experience, including Cross border payments, Correspondent Banking and/or Transaction Banking FI SalesCreative Self-starter with a bias toward action and proven track record for successfully developing, building, launching and commercializing technology products that delight customersExcellent problem-solving skills with a strong focus on delivering for clientsExcellent listening and communication skills (both verbal and written)Ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to a broad audience in an approachable way to drive adaptionPassionate about what you do and excited about the opportunity to transform payments working for the industry leaderPossess a high level of professionalism and leadership skills to build business relationships, trust and respect with business partners and suppliersStrong team player, self-motivated and the ability to work independently at coordinating across functional activities, obtain buy-in and elevate issues at critical junctures appropriatelyAn advanced degree strongly preferredVisa or financial/payment industry knowledge required, push payments or real-time payments experience a plus Additional Information 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.