Sales Development Executive
Company Description
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.
Progress starts with you.
Job Description
What’s it all about?
The Sales Development Executive (SE Cluster) is a critical, cross-functional role reporting to the Head of Business Development in Southern Europe cluster. The position will play a key supporting role within the Business Development team to help deliver business development initiatives across the region. This position offers exposure to strategic projects, client engagement, and cross-functional teamwork, providing an excellent foundation for career growth in payments and financial services.
What we expect of you, day to day:
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of business development activities, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
- Support the team in preparing presentations, reports, and client proposals.
- Maintain control and visibility over the deal pipeline and ensure the correct reflection of deal metrics in MSD and other internal sales management systems. Track and report progress, identify red flags, provide support, and escalate as necessary.
- Support the preparation of RFP responses and client incentive proposals.
- Help track project progress, maintain documentation, and follow up on action items.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Sales, Strategy and Commercial Operations) to build support across cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to the organization of meetings, workshops, and client events.
- Demonstrate good knowledge of all Visa products and services, and understand and quantify their impact on Visa economics.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, and ability to structure and analyze information
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, additional European languages (e.g., Spanish, Italian etc.) are a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and using AI tools
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Prior internship or work experience in payments, financial services, or consulting is an advantage but not required.
Additional Information
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Happy Hours
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Company Equity
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Promote From Within
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)