Account Director, UK

Account Director, UK

About us

First Data is a leading provider of payment solutions for financial institutions and merchants around the world. With over 42 Billion merchant transactions annually and nearly 750 Million credit/debit cards on file, First Data powers the payments value chain in over 80 countries across the globe. We are proud of our extensive customer relationships supporting over 7,000 financial institutions and the largest merchant distribution network in the industry with over 1,200 partners servicing merchants large and small.

Our 25,000 employees are industry experts helping businesses simplify payment processing and improve the customer experience with our broad portfolio of solutions, including: Credit and Debit card issuing and acquiring, STAR® PIN-Debit Network, Point of Sale Terminals and deployment services via our subsidiary, TASQ Technology, Gift Card and Loyalty Solutions, TeleCheck® Electronic Check Acceptance Services, MoneyNetwork® Payroll Distribution, eCommerce and online banking solutions, world-class security services like our new TransArmorsm STAR® CertiflashSM Solutions, and more.

First Data. Beyond the Transaction.

We are currently searching for Account Director to join our Business Development Team, who will be expanding sales and relationship management for one of our major UK clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for annual revenues of $5m and lead new business development opportunities.

Job overview

• Work as a member of the senior sales leadership team to enhance and further differentiate First Data’s business value proposition.
• Develop and execute detailed go to market strategies that deliver business growth and incremental revenue to First Data.
• Develop and refine pricing models and contract frameworks that meet the collective objectives of First Data Corporation while delivering profitable and sustainable business.
• Promote senior relationship management to customer and network with them to identify strategic opportunities that can grow First Data business and brand recognition across international regions.

Candidate requirements:

• Strong working experience with proven track record of successful sales and relationship management within the Financial Services industry (payments experience an advantage).
• Organisational / political awareness to engage and influence at Executive level.
• Creative and strategic approach to developing compelling value propositions.
• Ability to successfully manage demanding and complex senior level client relationships.
• Strong business analysis and financial acumen.
• People management experience.
• Ability to impact, influence and drive results across internal and external company and client relationships.