The Director, Account Management will manage and develop relationships with regional banking clients to enhance payment strategies and drive business growth.
Our Purpose
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
Director, Account Management, Regional Accounts
Overview
The Director, Account Management will be responsible for engaging with existing Regional bank customers on business development and growth. This individual will be responsible for all things Mastercard - including owning the relevant customer P&L's and driving strategic planning and solution selling, with an emphasis on Services, Security, and Digital solutions through building and broadening our overall relationships at all levels of the company. Role includes sales management, relationship development and deepening, service support and strategic customer account management.
Role
Will manage relationships with a group of existing regional banking clients with a heavy focus on consumer debit, credit, small business and commercial new payment flows. This individual will help clients develop a payment strategy and then execute on it. In addition, the Director will be responsible for selling in Mastercard Services which meet the needs of the client. Examples include Consulting, Loyalty, Security Solutions, Open Banking and Data Analytics. The role also requires working with our operational partners to solve any technology needs. The Director will be expected to travel as needed to client locations and to our headquarters in NYC as well as other customer hosting events as necessary.• Provide superior strategic account management driven by robust planning and banking knowledge - building a deep understanding of customer needs, defining creative solutions to meet those needs, and working effectively across internal functions to bring together the resources required to deliver enhanced value to the customer.• Identify and develop new business opportunities that provide the best potential for future business growth, and appreciable return on financial investments. • Support strategic organizational initiatives, including cross-selling of key Mastercard products, capabilities and solutions to deepen relationships.• Work with customers to build an in-depth understanding of their business and a point of view on how Mastercard solutions can address the needs of their business.• Negotiate, execute and manage the customer contract agreement process.
All About You / Experience• At least 5 years of experience in payments / banking Industry - ideally focused on consumer / small business customer portfolios• Strong knowledge of payment system regulation• Proven business acumen and sales results• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate (written / verbal) with C-Suite executives• Customer centric approach with a passion for payment technology• Skilled in working well with cross-functional partners• Highly motivated, creative problem-solver with a team mentality
Open To Remote Locations
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 [email protected] 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:
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Atlanta, Georgia: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Remote - Georgia: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Remote - Missouri: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Job Posting Window
Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.
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
Director, Account Management, Regional Accounts
Overview
The Director, Account Management will be responsible for engaging with existing Regional bank customers on business development and growth. This individual will be responsible for all things Mastercard - including owning the relevant customer P&L's and driving strategic planning and solution selling, with an emphasis on Services, Security, and Digital solutions through building and broadening our overall relationships at all levels of the company. Role includes sales management, relationship development and deepening, service support and strategic customer account management.
Role
Will manage relationships with a group of existing regional banking clients with a heavy focus on consumer debit, credit, small business and commercial new payment flows. This individual will help clients develop a payment strategy and then execute on it. In addition, the Director will be responsible for selling in Mastercard Services which meet the needs of the client. Examples include Consulting, Loyalty, Security Solutions, Open Banking and Data Analytics. The role also requires working with our operational partners to solve any technology needs. The Director will be expected to travel as needed to client locations and to our headquarters in NYC as well as other customer hosting events as necessary.• Provide superior strategic account management driven by robust planning and banking knowledge - building a deep understanding of customer needs, defining creative solutions to meet those needs, and working effectively across internal functions to bring together the resources required to deliver enhanced value to the customer.• Identify and develop new business opportunities that provide the best potential for future business growth, and appreciable return on financial investments. • Support strategic organizational initiatives, including cross-selling of key Mastercard products, capabilities and solutions to deepen relationships.• Work with customers to build an in-depth understanding of their business and a point of view on how Mastercard solutions can address the needs of their business.• Negotiate, execute and manage the customer contract agreement process.
All About You / Experience• At least 5 years of experience in payments / banking Industry - ideally focused on consumer / small business customer portfolios• Strong knowledge of payment system regulation• Proven business acumen and sales results• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate (written / verbal) with C-Suite executives• Customer centric approach with a passion for payment technology• Skilled in working well with cross-functional partners• Highly motivated, creative problem-solver with a team mentality
Open To Remote Locations
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 [email protected] 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 the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Atlanta, Georgia: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Remote - Georgia: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Remote - Missouri: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Job Posting Window
Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.
Top Skills
Consulting
Data Analytics
Digital Solutions
Payment Systems
Security Solutions
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