Based in Baku (Azerbaijan), the Manager, Issuing VAS - Specialized Sales role is part of the larger Value-Added Services Sales function, with expected focus on the sale of services related to payments and account to account transactions in the market, and potentially over time expand to other products and services. Internally, the role requires collaboration with a wide range of cross functional teams, including but is not limited to Generalist Sellers, Sales Operations, Product, Strategy, Client Services, Digital Partners, and Marketing.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Issuing VAS - Specialized Sales. The ideal candidate will have significant experience within the financial services industry and be able to understand and navigate the unique challenges brought forward by issuing clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, specifically Issuers needs, emerging trends, open banking, real time payments, regulatory changes, and the specific operational challenges players in the payments ecosystem face.
- Develop/ demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Visa's solutions and their application for clients.
- Actively prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close opportunities within assigned territory.
- Identify high potential clients to target and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers within these organizations.
- Ensure high levels of client/ prospect satisfaction through proactive outreach with relevant insights and regular follow-ups.
- Partner with the Generalist Sales team to prepare proposals, presentations, and other sales materials that highlight Visa solutions' technical capabilities and advantages to address client needs.
- Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to issuers that align with Visa’s Purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
- Successfully structure, negotiate and close deals, ensuring that client needs are met.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates on sales activities are captured in Microsoft Dynamics, offering Insight into market trends and competitive analysis.
- Work collaboratively with various teams, including Product, Client Services, Finance and Technology, to ensure optimal client experience and continuous product improvement.
- Promote an understanding of critical success factors to achieving the assigned solutions revenue objectives.
- Provide input into design and implementation of sales collateral, general marketing and promotional activities and materials to ensure increased awareness of VAS objectives and priorities.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.