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Senior Strategy Manager

  • Team Commercial and Sales
  • Location London, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number JR0611480
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to join our ever-evolving Retail Vertical Growth team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

  • Contribute and support the development of a commercial strategy for the Retail vertical, across priority markets in our four regions: NORAM, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
  • Create collateral and content that can be used to articulate our thought leadership to continue to position Global Payments as an influencer within the vertical.
  • Coordinate and drive execution of strategic commercial initiatives to grow the vertical.
  • Support regional Business Development and Relationship Management teams with tactical requests including participation in customer meetings, RFPs, developing target lists, informing on vertical thought leadership and trends, to educate them on how to win in target industries.
  • Leverage data and analyse trends to drive innovation across our product roadmap, acting as the voice of the customer for target industries.
  • Support a team of strategy and marketing professionals to win as one team, driving the strategic agenda for the retail vertical.
  • Develop a strong internal network of key stakeholders including Business Development, Relationship Management, Marketing, Partnerships, Product, Legal, Risk and Compliance.

What you’ll bring

  • 3+ years’ experience working within a Tier 1 payments organisation
  • 2+ years’ expertise within a retail business.
  • Intermediate communication skills including speaking in panels, webinars and on stage at events, and a natural networker.
  • Payments or other financial services experience desirable
  • Bachelor's degree preferrable.

It’s a bonus if you have

  • Self-motivated and able to work to define priorities across a complex, global organization, as well as close knowledge gaps quickly.
  • Intermediate communication skills including speaking in panels, webinars and on stage at events, and a natural networker.
  • Strong analytical experience, project management skills and and data management.
  • Track record as a high EQ colleague, helping both team engagement and collaboration.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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