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Managing Consultant, Services Business Development - Restaurants

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Managing Consultant, Services Business Development - Restaurants

Chicago, IL

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

Managing Consultant, Services Business Development - Restaurants

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

The Services team and solutions fuel growth for partners globally by providing cutting edge services in the areas of Customer Acquisition and Engagement, Security Solutions, Business and Market Insights, and Open Banking. 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 retailers, airlines, hotels, tourism agencies, public sector entities, restaurants, consumer goods and telecom companies.

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As a member of our 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 management 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.

Position Responsibilities

Cultivate strong working relationships with both internal and external clients, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement
Identify and capture clients' underlying business needs, going beyond their explicit requests, and pinpointing the most critical aspects of the problems to be solved
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
Leverage industry relationships and experience to discover new business development opportunities
Manage a pipeline of proposals, guiding them from the initial lead stages to final signature, and driving urgency with clients to move proposals forward
Consistently meet and exceed targets, driving the success of our business
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements
Employ innovative approaches to identify new opportunities and drive business growth within the project scope
Coach and provide valuable feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth
Formulate, articulate, and prioritize project activities, ensuring clarity and alignment
Support the project team in problem-solving efforts and structuring the project work plan
Create and deliver compelling and concise presentations that effectively communicate key insights and recommendations
Oversee the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of analyses conducted within the project
Develop well-founded conclusions and recommendations based on thorough analysis
Proactively seek new knowledge and skills, contributing to the development of intellectual capital within our organization

Experience And Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Business Administration (BBA), Commerce (B.Com), Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Systems Engineering or related field. An MBA or relevant post-graduate degree is preferred
Strong commercial, business development-oriented, or sales experience, with a proven track record of success
Experience selling to and managing commercial relationships within Restaurants
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, effectively influencing and building consensus
Outstanding multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle complex challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying information clearly and persuasively
Experience managing projects and teams, showcasing your leadership abilities
Exceptional relationship management skills, fostering long-term partnerships with clients
Technical fluency, comfortably navigating technology solutions and confidently discussing industry trends

Purchase, New York Salary Range: $132,00-$206,000

Mastercard is an 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. 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 the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. 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 new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-235955-354c792ad029085182fe74a2712da961
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program