Visa, The world’s leading payments technology company facilitates transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories. Joining the company is an opportunity to contribute to international projects, develop skills and participate in the evolution of payment solutions.
Visa is recruiting Director of VAS Sales à Abidjan.
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Contract type:Full-time
Reference: REF089475W
Job description
The VAS Sales Director is responsible for identifying and developing new customers for the products and solutions entrusted to him in the West and Central Africa (WCA) region. He also accompanies account managers in the search for new business opportunities.
It ensures the follow-up of sales opportunities, from their qualification to the conclusion of contracts. It presents the technical capabilities of products to customers, ensures the activation of sold solutions and contributes to the achievement of revenue objectives.
The incumbent also develops additional and cross-selling to existing customers, while managing contract renewal. He works collaboratively with sales teams, product services, strategy, marketing and customer services to improve the customer experience.
Business trips are required to meet customers, attend conferences and take part in events with partners. Mastery of digital tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, is also required.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop potential customers for assigned products and solutions. Manage business opportunities, from qualification to conclusion of contracts. Present technical solutions to customers and solicit sales engineers for complex projects. Ensure the activation of sold solutions and the realization of expected revenues. Develop additional and cross-selling with existing customers and manage contract renewals. Collaborate with internal teams to prepare sales proposals, presentations and sales materials. Develop and implement business strategies tailored to card issuers. Structure, negotiate and conclude trade agreements. Contribute to the achievement of revenue objectives and marketing activities. Lead sales planning and business portfolio development.
Training and supervision
Participate in the recruitment, management and training of sales teams. Train generalist teams and product teams in sales techniques. Transmit market feedback to internal teams to help improve solutions. The position requires a minimum of three days a week at the office. The terms and conditions will be specified by the hiring manager.
Candidate profile
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 8 years with a higher degree, such as a Master’s or MBA. Good knowledge of payment processing, financial products and services as well as related systems and processes. Expertise in risk and fraud management solutions and platforms related to card issuers. Experience in banking, retail banking, financial services or payment activities. Proven experience in managing a portfolio of business opportunities. Excellent sales, business development and negotiation skills. Strong technical skills and knowledge of VisaNet solutions. Ability to influence the decisions of high-level banking executives. Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills. Good time management, autonomy, motivation and ability to achieve goals. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment in West and Central Africa. Fluency in French and English.
Equal opportunities
Visa is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without discrimination based on, inter alia, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The company also reviews applications from people with a criminal record, in accordance with applicable guidelines and local legislation.
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