Relationship Manager - Acceptance (Payments)

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Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Responsible for the sales, business development, project management and client management efforts for merchants within one or more assigned industry verticals (portfolio). Develops and executes key objectives associated with the industry, including an emphasis on driving/protecting incremental revenue, improving market share, enhancing the customer experience while maximizing profitability against key initiative and goal priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the acquiring, business development, and client management efforts for enablement partners.
• Establish relationships with enablement partners to maximize transaction volume growth and market share.
• Ensure the implementation of company’s value-added products.
• Execute on strategic initiatives and marketing programs to support broadening the acceptance footprint.
• Actively manage and escalate risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

• Partner internally and externally to identify, develop and implement new business opportunities.
• Ensure enablement partners accept network cards and that they include all appropriate company products in their offerings.
• Present and execute marketing and promotional initiatives to increase transactions, grow market share, and improve merchant stated awareness.
• Implement and support operational initiatives. Ensure compliance with the network's change release processes, compliance, and business practices.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Sales/Relationship Management, Business Development, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Sales/Relationship Management, Business Development, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, or related field

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master's degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Sales/Relationship Management, Business Development, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, or related field
• Payment Services experience/familiarity
• Strong Project Management skills

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-26-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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