The person will be responsible for driving the growth of a company's merchant acquiring business. This individual leads a sales team focused on signing new merchants to the company's payment processing platform. The person will develop and execute strategies to expand the merchant base, increase transaction volume, and achieve revenue targets.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities of the role: 

Sales Leadership:

· Team management and motivation

· Sales strategy development and execution

· Performance management and target setting

Strategic Thinking:

· Market analysis and opportunity identification

· Sales planning and forecasting

· Business acumen

Merchant Acquisition Expertise:

· Prospecting and lead generation

· Sales negotiation and closing

· Merchant onboarding process

Industry Knowledge:

· Understanding of payment processing and merchant acquiring

· Knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape

· Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance

Relationship Management:

· Building and maintaining relationships with merchants and partners

· Customer service and satisfaction

· Networking and influencing skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication

· Presentation and public speaking

· Ability to influence and persuade

Analytical and Reporting Skills:

· Sales data analysis and interpretation

· Performance tracking and reporting

· Proficiency in CRM and sales analytics tools