Description
Mastercard is seeking a Manager, SME Channel Distribution Activation Specialist in India to drive revenue growth and expand its presence in the high-growth area of Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs).
The successful candidate will focus on partner activation and revenue realization through emerging distribution channels, working closely with various teams to accelerate activation, grow volumes and revenue, and deliver strong customer outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and executing the activation strategy for South Asia
- Driving market expansion by identifying unmet SME needs and translating them into scalable commercial opportunities
- Building and maintaining a robust activation pipeline and accelerating time to activation
- Collaborating with teams to shape partner propositions, articulate clear business cases, and accelerate deal closure, activation, and revenue realization
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong track record of achievement in a sales and activation position
- Proven experience engaging internal and external commercial and technical stakeholders
- Experience in financial services and/or payments, with an understanding of competitive offerings, industry trends, and profitability drivers
- Strong relationship management, collaboration, influencing, and communication skills
- A Bachelor's degree and proficiency in English