Senior Strategy Manager - Retail

Global Payments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to drive Retail Vertical Growth across NORAM, EMEA, APAC and LATAM, shaping commercial strategy and positioning the company as a thought leader in payments.

You will create collateral, coordinate strategic initiatives, support regional teams, use data to inform the product roadmap and develop a strong internal network across BD, Marketing, Product, Legal, Risk and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and support the development of a commercial strategy for the Retail vertical, across priority markets in four regions.
• Create collateral and content to articulate thought leadership and position Global Payments as an influencer in 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 customer meetings, RFPs, target lists, and informing on vertical trends.
• Leverage data and analyse trends to drive innovation across the product roadmap, acting as the voice of the customer.
• Support the team to win as one, driving the strategic agenda for the retail vertical.
• Develop a strong internal network across key stakeholders including BD, Relationship Management, Marketing, Partnerships, Product, Legal, Risk and Compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Panel/webinar speaking

Networking ability

Payments experience

Client facing collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.