Mastercard · 1 day ago
Director North America Small Business Sales
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. They are seeking a Director, Small Business Sales Specialist for the North American market to drive growth in the segment through commercialization of their solutions and value proposition. This role involves engaging clients, identifying high-potential opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline, and closing deals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and execute the SMB go-to-market strategy across NAM, focusing on both existing and new issuer partners, like New Distribution Channels, to expand Mastercard’s footprint, grow market share, and expand our leadership position in the SMB segment
Work cross-functionally across the broader Commercial and New Payment Flows team (inclusive of Transfer Solutions and Corporate Solutions) to partner and cross-sell our solutions
Partner closely with Account and Business Development teams to engage clients, identify high-potential opportunities, build a strong and dynamic sales pipeline and close deals
Drive commercialization efforts by working cross-functionally with stakeholders from Finance, Sales, Marketing, Franchise, and Customer Delivery to ensure seamless execution of SMB initiatives and adequate resources for its success
Ensure our SMB needs-based and customer centric narrative is driven throughout the organization and with our customers and prospects
Support client-facing negotiations, leading or co-leading key SMB deals, ensuring specific SMB incentives are included in deals, and aligning Mastercard’s value proposition with client needs
Track and manage pipeline performance by using SFDC and commercialization tools and processes that enable timely follow-up, issue resolution, and traction across the region
Champion internal alignment across all product groups, Finance, Sales Excellence to generate buy-in and momentum from all relevant stakeholders, including senior leadership
Develop and promote SMB growth strategies, identifying best practices and scalable models that drive measurable results in issuer portfolios
Foster sales enablement by creating compelling client materials, training sessions, and use-case content tailored to SMB needs and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Deep experience and expertise within the financial services and payments ecosystem
Experience developing, owning, and driving strategic direction - particularly in a heavily matrixed cross-functional environment
Credible thought leader that can work alongside key customers in building out their payments and overall small business strategies
Proven ability to bring products and solutions together to meet specific segment needs
Background in understanding the unique needs that SMBs have for their needs
Background in business development, product development, product management, and product sales
Ability to work autonomously and drive a program with cross-functional partners
Strong sense of urgency and influencing skills
Relentless drive to achieve desired outcomes
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
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
And many more
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
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