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Responsible for defining and implementing strategic plans and
initiatives essential to expanding Visa acceptance in global merchant market
segments. This position will report to the VP of Strategic Initiatives and work
closely with a global cross-functional group of stakeholders spanning Merchant
Sales (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and CEMEA), Risk, Operating Rules, Merchant
Marketing, Pricing, and Product teams, among others, to identify key target
segments for expanding acceptance. The
position will be responsible for developing and implementing sales and pricing
programs, policies, and rules to accelerate acceptance development in these target
segments. Another area of responsibility
will be the identification of strategic partnership and other business
development opportunities that could further the growth of Visa acceptance in
different segments or countries. The position will also support additional
strategic acceptance initiatives as required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of initiatives to support Visa’s
global strategy for expansion of merchant acceptance in underpenetrated country
and market segments

• Identify and assess key acceptance opportunities, challenges and
  barriers to growth in expand access countries and markets

• Develop and execute, in conjunction with cross-sectional teams, approaches
  that leverage new and existing methods, policies and practices for expanding
  merchant acceptance in relevant markets

• Lead the coordination and communication of best practices and applicable
  policy initiatives across key global markets to further expand acceptance

• Provide strategic guidance and support to country teams on local expand
  access programs and initiative implementations

• In conjunction with local regional and country sales teams, lead the
  development of new partnership opportunities

• Facilitate the development of new policies, frameworks and business
  levers to grow acceptance globally

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of payments
  industry, particularly issues related to merchant acceptance

• 10+ years business experience in
  Payments/ Consulting organizations, preferably in a global capacity

• Demonstrated track record of
  planning, managing and concluding complex projects

• Ability to implement strategic
  initiatives, policies and operational decisions for a major segment and
  business

• Excellent written and verbal
  communication skills with the ability to establish effective relationships
  across levels including executive management.

• Ability to establish, manage
  & grow internal and external resources and influence cross functional
  relationships

• Experience negotiating business
  agreements and ability to enhance existing and develop new business
  partnerships

• Ability to think creatively and
  strategically in identifying new approaches to acceptance development and
  implementing programs for expanding acceptance

• Ability to enhance existing,
  and develop new, business partnerships

• Some international travel
  required

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA
  preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.