Manager, Strategic Partnerships Sales, Data Partnerships

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 Manager, Strategic Partnerships Sales, Data Partnerships 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. Job Description Summary We are looking for a professional, thought-leader and hustler to help Mastercard reach more customers through strategic partners focusing on our business and market insights solutions in the NAM region. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about data and insights and understand how to put together smart data partnerships. This position is a quota-carrying, revenue-producing role that is responsible for developing and managing channel and alliance partner relationships within the NAM region. Background: Mastercard Data & Services encompasses Mastercard offerings beyond the transaction. We help businesses grow by offering them insights, solutions, and advice to enhance how they find, engage, optimize, protect, and grow customer relationships and stay ahead of competition. Product Catalog Mastercard Data & Services () including Credit Risk Analytics, Merchant Insights, SpendingPulse, Geo Insights, Places, and Tourism Insights Role/Responsibilities: Define the desired profile of potential partners with the help of management Research, identify, qualify and screen potential partners that align with the target partner profile Gain qualified partners' commitment to becoming engaged and productive by formulating and conveying a compelling business proposition Prior to finalizing contract negotiations with each partner, develop a joint business plan (including sales targets) that is aligned with the Mastercard standards and strategy Maintain a solid pipeline of qualified prospective partners to meet established recruitment targets Meet assigned revenue targets through sell to/sell with channel partners Drive onboarding and activating new partners; focus on ensuring the partners' team members are enabled, equipped and motivated to sell, market, deploy and support the Mastercard offering within established timeframes Engage Mastercard resources and stakeholders in support of partnership objectives and sales opportunities (e.g. direct sales, Product Liaisons, marketing, etc) Manage channel pipeline and forecast reporting and track progress through the sales cycle Drive monthly partner alignment sessions to review partners' pipelines, conduct win/loss analysis, and develop account penetration strategies to identify and build new sales opportunities Work with high-performing and high-potential partners to develop an annual joint business plan that defines strategies and activities to meet revenue goals; review and assess plan progress in partner-facing quarterly business reviews, making changes as appropriate Provide partner and market feedback loop to internal functions (e.g. sales, product, marketing) on tools and programs Required experience and skills: Experience in business and consumer data and insights solutions with direct exposure to data platforms, data aggregators, analytics providers, and consultancies from a sales, data acquisition/sourcing, or partnerships capacity Experience sourcing, qualifying, screening and forming business relationships with channel partners at the CXO level Experience managing major customer / partner relationships to make things happen, grow the pie, and maintain an excellent level of transparency, trust, and collaboration Strong personal network within the industry Experience developing and managing joint business planning with partners Who you are Strategic thinker who can quickly develop a point of view on market opportunities to focus on for each solution area and move to action Be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and build-it-as-we-go mentality (if you are looking for a standard toolkit and clear direction on what to do, this job isn't for you) Fan of working with people internally or externally. Commercial oriented-always looking for the next mega opportunity A great listener and collaborator who's always humble enough to keep learning from internal teams and external subject matter experts National Salary Range (Applies Regardless of Location): $139,000-$222,000 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. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. 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; 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. 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; 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; S. observed holidays; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.