Vice President, Sales / Business Development / Account Management, AP (Express of Interest)

Mastercard; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payment solutions company is seeking a Vice President for Sales/Business Development in the Asia Pacific region. This role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities and requires experience in sales and strong understanding of the regional market. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a growth mindset. Opportunities for networking and collaboration across diverse markets are central to this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or pipeline management, ideally in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the Asia Pacific business landscape and cultural nuances.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across banks, corporates, FinTechs, and strategic partners in APAC.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Collaborate with regional product, marketing, and account teams to align pipeline development with strategic priorities.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Pipeline management

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Job description

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

Vice President, Sales / Business Development / Account Management, AP (Express of Interest) We are seeking high-performing, forward-thinking professionals to join our Sales & Business Development talent pool across Asia Pacific. This is not a role for a specific opening, but an opportunity to express your interest in future positions aligned with your expertise.

As part of our commercial team, you will play a key role in identifying, developing, and qualifying new business opportunities across diverse markets and customer segments. You’ll work across Mastercard’s suite of solutions—from commercial cards to digital payments and B2B platforms—helping to shape the future of commerce in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities across banks, corporates, FinTechs, and strategic partners in APAC.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Collaborate with regional product, marketing, and account teams to align pipeline development with Mastercard’s strategic priorities.
• Introduce and position Mastercard’s commercial and non-card solutions.
• Lead early-stage conversations with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Represent Mastercard at industry events, conferences, and webinars to build brand visibility and generate leads.

About You

• Experience in sales, business development, or pipeline management, ideally in payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the Asia Pacific business landscape and cultural nuances.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.

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;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.