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Title and Summary
Vice President, Services Business Development, Retail&Commerce Services is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
Overview
As Vice President, Services Business Develop, Retail & Commerce you will drive the growth of Mastercard’s Services business by leading both new logo acquisition and expansion of existing client relationships across key markets. You will be accountable for building a strong pipeline, closing strategic deals, and scaling long-term revenue through Mastercard’s Services portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end business development: from prospecting and lead qualification to deal closure and revenue growth
- Drive new client acquisition (new logos) by proactively identifying, engaging, and converting high-potential prospects
- Grow and manage a portfolio of existing clients ("farming"), increasing share of wallet and expanding into new buying centres
- Develop and execute client-centric growth strategies, translating customer needs into scalable, value-driven solutions
- Build and maintain senior relationships (incl. C-level), positioning Mastercard as a strategic partner
- Own and consistently deliver against sales targets, pipeline development, and revenue objectives
- Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and negotiate commercial agreements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate deal execution and ensure seamless client delivery
Experience & Skills
- Proven track record of excellence in B2B sales and business development, with clear success in both hunting (new logos) and farming (account growth)
- Strong experience in selling complex solutions, ideally within data/analytics, loyalty, or professional services
- Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and close deals with senior executives and C-level stakeholders
- Highly proactive, self-driven, and resilient with a strong commercial mindset
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to quickly understand and position complex, technical offerings
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working across markets and cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
- Fluency in English and German is a must
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.
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Vice President, Services Business Development, Retail&Commerce in Frankfurt am Main Arbeitgeber: Mastercard, Inc.
Mastercard ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in der Region Zentraleuropa nicht nur ein dynamisches und innovatives Arbeitsumfeld bietet, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Teamarbeit und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert Mastercard die Zusammenarbeit über verschiedene Geschäftsbereiche hinweg und ermöglicht es den Mitarbeitern, an vorderster Front der Cybersicherheitsbranche zu arbeiten. Die Mitarbeiter profitieren von einem umfassenden Schulungsangebot und der Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden Projekten mit globaler Reichweite teilzunehmen, was zu einer erfüllenden und sinnstiftenden Karriere führt.
