CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a long-established and highly respected Bank with offices across Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Merchant Business Development / Account Manager to join their expanding team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will possess 3+ years of experience in a relevant Banking and Card / Payment Services role. Strong knowledge of card payments, business development and merchant acquiring services are a must. Fluency in Greek & English is essential. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the Merchant Acquiring team in the proper strategy implementation of new business development and to enable product growth across the market.
• Assist in managing effectively all aspects of the acquiring services solicitation process and service delivery management activities.
• Meet with prospect clients and establish business professional relationships.
• Perform a full range of merchant support activities, including responding to queries related to Acquiring business.
• Assist on the smooth running and operational support of the internal merchant acquiring activities, including solicitation, underwriting, onboarding, merchant support and monitoring.
• Providing training and support to merchants relevant to the product.
• Applying a structured business development action plan and implementation of related tasks.
• Deliver sales presentations and proposals, and provide functional support to clients making sure that they take full advantage of the Bank’s Acquiring service offering.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the clients’ business and competitive landscape, and propose solutions translating their needs into business opportunities.
• Generate management reports and maintain internal records.

Key Skills/Experience:

• University Degree in Business Management, Information Systems or in any other related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant Banking and Card / Payment Services role.
• Strong knowledge of card payments, business development and merchant acquiring services.
• Digital Payments literate and knowledge of merchant business operations, customer purchase journey and experience.
• Experience in sales or customer relationship management and service delivery.
• Ability to take initiative and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Greek languages.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number CAR5337. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.