Account Executive, Services Business Development -Canada Full Time

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title And Summary

Account Executive, Services Business Development -Canada

Be part of a team that brings the best of Mastercard to our customers.

The Services team fuel growth for our clients globally by providing cutting edge services in the areas of Customer Acquisition and Engagement, Business Experimentation, Personalization, Market Insights, Security Solutions and Open Finance.

Focused on thinking big and scaling fast, our agile sales team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base including financial industry, retailers, airlines, hotels, tourism agencies, public sector entities, restaurants, consumer goods and telecom companies.

As a member of our Services Business Development team, you will be at the frontline of generating excitement and demand for our unique solutions. We value individuals who possess consultative sales experience, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, comfort in navigating complex sales processes (including responses to RFPs) and the ability to form and manage successful lasting client relationships.

Find out about our solutions here: (See: https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/business/insights-intelligence/mastercard-advisors.html)

The Role

As an Account Executive (Managing Consultant) you will be instrumental in driving the growth in a set of the Canadian market.

You will be responsible for managing several strategic client relationships as well as initiating contact with potential new customers to generate and qualify leads, and in both cases promote Services products and services to drive sales. You will manage a portfolio of customers – growing the relationship with Mastercard’s products and services and extending our revenue relationships over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong working relationships with clients, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement while driving revenue growth and expanded buying centers.
• Demonstrate strong networking skills and a high degree of confidence initiating contact with new prospects to generate and qualify leads.
• Have a customer first attitude, capable of uncovering customer needs beyond their explicit requests and crafting innovative customer strategies.
• Take ownership of the sales process, from prospecting to executing commercial contracts, ensuring seamless and efficient sales cycles while driving urgency with clients.
• Be responsible for consistently delivering/exceeding sales targets, revenue goals, and maintaining and presenting an accurate sales forecast.
• Lead both formal and informal pitches, from storyboarding to face-to-face presentations, delivering concise and persuasive materials tailored to the specific needs and level of the audience.
• Collaborate with specialist sales team members to define and refine engagement scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements.
• Support project / customer success teams in problem-solving efforts and structuring project workplans.
• Create and deliver compelling and concise presentations that effectively communicate key insights and recommendations.
• Coach and provide valuable feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Proactively seek new knowledge and skills, contributing to the development of intellectual capital within our organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence and career development in a B2B consultative sales role..
• Proven self-starter with record of success in team-oriented environment.
• B2B Enterprise sales experience preferably in data/analytics/insights, loyalty or professional services.
• Demonstrated experience in selling solutions to c-level clients.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, fostering long-term partnerships with clients.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle complex challenges.
• Experience managing projects and teams, showcasing your leadership abilities.
• Technical fluency, comfortably navigating technology solutions and confidently discussing industry trends.
• Proven attitude for developing an understanding of complex technical products.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders across markets and divisions.
• High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment.
• Outstanding multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA), Commerce (B.Com), Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Engineering or related field. An MBA or relevant post-graduate degree is beneficial.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team.

Pay Ranges

Toronto, Canada: $142,000 – $192,000 CAD

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This posting reflects one or more current openings on our team.