Manager, Sales Initiatives
- Full-time
- Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development
Company Description
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa's sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.
Job Description
Purpose: Key contributor in a regional team responsible for sales initiatives, support and operations for Visa Latin America. Collaborate with stakeholders to lead / support ongoing sales opportunities and initiatives that achieve strategic sales and business outcomes while enabling sales force efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Key contributor in LAC Sales Initiatives team in three strategic sales areas: (1) Sales Project Management (2) Deal Team Support and (3) Sales Initiatives
Sales Project Management | Execute client and/or market projects and investments with and through the LAC Sales team that require cross-functional coordination
Drive client-centric mentality in all LAC sales initiatives, process and critical projects
Support LAC sales teams in the execution of opportunities and initiatives that drive Visa and client value
Collaborate in the development of business case and related analysis that support sales opportunity and initiatives
Deal Team Support| Bring the best of Visa to every client negotiation, RFP response, and execution of large client agreements / projects
Develop “Center of Excellence” repository of client pitches, proposals and win themes that can be shared across LAC and Globally;
Collaborate with Initiative and Deal team in other regions to import and export best practices effectively
Pro-actively manage deal pipeline and help prioritize deal efforts with LAC support teams
Collaborate in the measurement and “post-mortem” evaluation of Visa performance
Sales Initiatives | Lead and collaborate in the creation of tools, processes, and platforms that drive excellent and client centric business decisions
Contribute to, develop, and represent an “LAC sales point of view” in global priorities and initiatives that enable LAC to succeed and contribute to Visa success
Create, improve and maintain tools and templates for LAC sales teams that simplify and expedite common sales activities
Contribute to and collaborate with sales enablement, sales analytics, sales support and CRM teams in Sales and Business Planning & Operations team to drive excellent business outcomes
Position reports to Director, Sales Initiatives
Qualifications
5-8 years of work experience;
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative, business or communications field ; MBA a plus
Eager learner and passionate problem solver; consultant profile with strong foundation of business knowledge and judgement
Team player with a positive attitude and dedication to client service and user experience
Ability to track and assist with project management including driving cross-functional deliverables and timelines
Ability to work independently with strong time management and ability to execute on multiple concurrent deliverables
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Financial and data analysis, with strong competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Fluent in Spanish and English (Portuguese is a plus)
Experience in or exposure to the following will be strongly considered:
technology and/or product sales;
experience working with Latin America demonstrating knowledge of local markets;
marketing or trade marketing, presentation design and client communication;
financial analysis and reporting;
project management;
payments and/or technology industry experience a plus.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.