50 Small Businesses jobs in Norwalk

**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**
Director, Business Development
Overview:
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
The Americas Business Development Fintech team supports Fintech's and traditional co-brand partners across the US, Canada and LAC and is responsible for cultivating new business with current and new partners.
The BD Team is specifically responsible for driving Mastercard market share by successfully winning new business deals (new to market and flips from competitive networks) and supporting renewal of existing deals for Mastercard.
The team works across functions within Mastercard (account management, digital, issuer, merchant, marketing, D&S, finance, legal) to bring the best of Mastercard to our potential partners. The role is goaled on driving new revenue and GDV for Mastercard and selling relevant bundled services to support partner success.
About the role:
In this high-profile role you will be primarily focused on growing Mastercard's Fintech co-brand market share across the Americas, specifically focused on the Small Business segment, ensuring the BD teams are cultivating senior external relationships with prospects, key current fintech/core co-brand partners and consultants. Additionally, you will be responsible for helping to inform the sales pipeline for all forms of payment products (i.e. credit, debit, prepaid, SMB, etc) co-brand programs for fintech and digital partners. The day-to-day responsibilities include:
Establishing day to day and senior business partner relationships and collaborate with partners to create opportunities for new payments business.
Driving Mastercard revenue growth and creating strategic brand / payments deals.
Leading negotiations with partners and with internal stakeholders and develop terms sheets and contracts.
Continuing to evolve the internal/external sales process and relationships to ensure the "Why payments" and "Why Mastercard" story resonates across key payments partners and regions; this includes custom creative solutioning for partners and bundling of services assets as relevant.
Developing deals and running financial models for key partners while partnering with digital, issuer, merchant, and finance teams. Ensure offers are compelling / secures the deal while maintaining the best possible return for MA. Assist in negotiating in line with Mastercard's strategic priorities, revenue and profitability targets.
Maintain up-to-date research on key trends and players in the fintech and SMB space and assist with developing a framework for identifying viable SMB prospects and flip co-brand opportunities.
Create persuasive presentation documents (pitch decks) that showcase Mastercard's capabilities and align with partner needs in a customized and relevant manner; support customer pitches as needed.
Manage Salesforce records and contract management process (ironclad), ensuring all opportunities are consistently updated.
Collaborate with appropriate internal Mastercard teams (Finance, Product, Data and Services, Marketing, Law & Franchise, Issuer, fintech and regional Partnership Teams, etc) and external partners (processors, bin sponsors, program managers) to execute deals post-win, including standing up co-brand products and ensuring cross-functional alignment and maximum support for launch efforts.
All About You:
Team player with can-do attitude
SMB experience highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, creative presentation development and writing skills
Sound and mature business judgment with established strategic/conceptual thinking and strategic planning skills.
Ability to be flexible and work with unknowns.
Excellent project management skills, with strong problem solving, analytical, quantitative communication and organizational skills
Selling skills:
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to think from the perspective of the customer
Sharp business acumen
Possess excellent relationship management skills:
Effectively builds business partnerships with internal customers, proactively and as part of deal process
Builds consensus with others to gain cooperation
Develops and leverages key relationships
Understands the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders
Knowledge and experience of the small business and fintech space is strongly preferred
Demonstrated cross functional knowledge of card business, i.e. marketing, operations, risk. Can effectively represent Mastercard and its assets with external partners
Financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Bachelor's degree required.
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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
**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.
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. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
**Pay Ranges**
New York City, New York: $172,000 - $75,000 USD
Purchase, New York: 164,000 - 263,000 USD

**What You Need To Know**
**Diamond Division/Trinchero**
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings between $65000 - $8000 / year including incentives and auto allowance/reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
**Overview**
The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for managing and strategically growing SGWS's business through influential leadership.
**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Accountable for achieving revenue, margin, and gross profit targets as set by the Sales Director.
+ Communicate local program spending effectiveness to maximize the company's profits. Help determine the ROI on outlined focused initiatives
+ Responsible for accurately analyzing and projecting quarterly and monthly business for assigned territory
+ Strategically provide the shared team with conflict resolution, removal of performance obstacles, and/or relationship concerns among key accounts in the region
+ Identify market trends and developments in product categories, geographic regions, and among the entire account base, so you are at the forefront when compared to the competition
**Additional Primary Responsibilities**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or 3-5 years of industry related sales experience
+ Possess a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, proof of state registration and insurance, and an acceptable driving record
+ Manage and stay within a budget that may be assigned on behalf of the company
+ Possess a clear understanding of financial acumen
+ Ability to analyze data available to anticipate potential issues and proactively
+ Strong communication, organization, and commercial planning capabilities
+ Proficiency in using Business Intelligence software such as Compass, Diver, Excel and/or Proof
+ Ability to understand supplier strategies and capability of aligning with internal and external teams
+ Must be at least 21 years of age
**Physical Demands**
+ Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
+ Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
+ Work week will often exceed 40 hours including working mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays when required
+ May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 40lbs
**EEO Statement**
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
#LI - WB1
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

Maximus UK has ambitious growth plans to materially increase our presence in the Health sector through organic and inorganic opportunities. This role will support the Growth Director and Principal BD Lead (within the Business Development Team) through research, identification, capture and sales support for a substantial pipeline of new business within agreed target markets including Lifestyle Services, Substance Misuses Services and broader Healthcare services . Acting as a knowledgeable representative of our business across external interactions with commissioners, stakeholders and partners as well as collaborating internally and with suppliers/consultants to shape and develop opportunities that we seek to pursue.

Accountability:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the growth strategy for health through identifying, qualifying and bidding activity for opportunities that align with the wider business aspirations and deliver profitable new business for Maximus
• Lead on sales capture activity for identified opportunities, supporting the build and validation of a viable pipeline of contract opportunities
• Establish external partnerships across all levels, developing meaningful relationships to enhance contract positioning
• Manage a bid team for opportunities; high-level solution and delivery model design support in response to contract opportunities; internal governance working closely with Maximus' leadership teams; and matrix working across the organisation to ensure operations, finance, HR and other relevant departments are involved in, and sign up to, the final proposal
• Develop impactful client relationships and with other relevant regional/local commissioners in order to position Maximus credibly within the health sector and achieve financial outcomes through a structured business development process
• Support the marketing of Maximus as a provider in the health sector as required such as at public speaking events, through thought leadership, networking opportunities, market engagements and in pro-active or responsive papers to the market
• Maintain current knowledge industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support win themes and bid strategies
• Support the strategy development process through market assessment on competitors, opportunities and commissioners
• Build robust growth plans to pursue our targets
• Work with operational colleagues to ensure Account Management is effectively supported by BD so that organic growth and customer intimacy continue to evolve within our existing business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working in public sector procurement, specifically within Healthcare
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of leading and managing the sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful implementation, including the ability to input into all key aspects, such as solution design, financial modelling and risk analysis
• A proven track record of achieving set targets in business development and/or operations (new and existing accounts) at a senior level
• Track record of networking, building credible relationships and influencing external stakeholders, competitors, employers and commissioners
• Experience of managing the capture process (from early sales to securing successful bids) for new business.

Individual Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills, demonstrated by willingness to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles and convey information clearly, concisely and without ambiguity
• Influencing and negotiating skills that promote commitment and action
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify potential business opportunities that meet the requirements of the overall business plan
• Naturally competitive and results driven with the ability to inspire others to exceed goals and targets
• Strong numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and question data and make decisions based on the information provided.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

59,500.00

Maximum Salary

£

64,500.00

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

Maximus UK has ambitious growth plans to materially increase our presence in the Health sector through organic and inorganic opportunities. This role will support the Growth Director and Principal BD Lead (within the Business Development Team) through research, identification, capture and sales support for a substantial pipeline of new business within agreed target markets including Lifestyle Services, Substance Misuses Services and broader Healthcare services. Acting as a knowledgeable representative of our business across external interactions with commissioners, stakeholders and partners as well as collaborating internally and with suppliers/consultants to shape and develop opportunities that we seek to pursue.

Accountability:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the growth strategy for health through identifying, qualifying and bidding activity for opportunities that align with the wider business aspirations and deliver profitable new business for Maximus
• Lead on sales capture activity for identified opportunities, supporting the build and validation of a viable pipeline of contract opportunities
• Establish external partnerships across all levels, developing meaningful relationships to enhance contract positioning
• Manage a bid team for opportunities; high-level solution and delivery model design support in response to contract opportunities; internal governance working closely with Maximus' leadership teams; and matrix working across the organisation to ensure operations, finance, HR and other relevant departments are involved in, and sign up to, the final proposal
• Develop impactful client relationships and with other relevant regional/local commissioners in order to position Maximus credibly within the health sector and achieve financial outcomes through a structured business development process
• Support the marketing of Maximus as a provider in the health sector as required such as at public speaking events, through thought leadership, networking opportunities, market engagements and in pro-active or responsive papers to the market
• Maintain current knowledge industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support win themes and bid strategies
• Support the strategy development process through market assessment on competitors, opportunities and commissioners
• Build robust growth plans to pursue our targets
• Work with operational colleagues to ensure Account Management is effectively supported by BD so that organic growth and customer intimacy continue to evolve within our existing business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of leading and managing the sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful implementation, including the ability to input into all key aspects, such as solution design, financial modelling and risk analysis
• A proven track record of achieving set targets in business development and/or operations (new and existing accounts) at a senior level
• Track record of networking, building credible relationships and influencing external stakeholders, competitors, employers and commissioners

Individual Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills, demonstrated by willingness to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles and convey information clearly, concisely and without ambiguity
• Influencing and negotiating skills that promote commitment and action
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify potential business opportunities that meet the requirements of the overall business plan
• Naturally competitive and results driven with the ability to inspire others to exceed goals and targets
• Strong numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and question data and make decisions based on the information provided.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

59,500.00

Maximum Salary

£

64,500.00

**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**
Director, Small Business Product and Partnerships
Mastercard's North America (NAM) Small Business segment team is responsible for advancing the company's efforts to address the needs of small businesses through innovative and business-centric solutions, alleviating small business pain points while driving stickiness and utility for bank, merchant, and fintech customers. The NAM Small Business 'core' is comprised of credit, debit and prepaid card solutions. Within the core, debit and prepaid cards represent a significant share of the NAM small business card portfolio and a large opportunity for growth.
We are searching for a Director of US Small Business Debit, Prepaid, and Partnerships to lead the implementation of Mastercard's growth strategies in these areas. This fast-paced, high-profile leadership role will own these two products and lead the merchant partnerships pillar for the NAM Small Business core team. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of product operations for business debit and prepaid including the management of the value propositions on these cards (a selection of merchant-led and Mastercard-led benefits). With support from the team, he/she will oversee the negotiation, launch and ongoing management of merchant partnerships related to benefits on all core cards. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, analytical, and independent thinker with a proven track record in product management, partnerships management, and cross-functional partnerships.
- Are you passionate about the prospect of supporting small business owners through the right card solutions?
- Do you have a solid understanding of card payment products- including the network payments landscape (specifically pertaining to debit & prepaid) and the fundamentals of issuer economics in payments?
- Do you have experience negotiating and managing partnership deals? Do you have experience putting yourself in the small business' shoes to create seamless customer experiences that work for them?
- Are you an out-of-the-box thinker with strong attention to detail who can execute autonomously?
Role - Director, Product Management, US Small Business Debit, Prepaid and Partnerships:
Product Management - Business Debit and Prepaid
- Drive growth for US Small Business Debit and Prepaid through the development of a core product roadmap that delivers against the team's targets, evolves the product line, and meets the needs of small businesses.
- Own the day-to-day operations of debit and prepaid including the card value propositions, participate in business development efforts and in new product launches with Mastercard issuer, alternative distribution and fintech customers
- Partner with colleagues on NAM small business product team to articulate and execute the SMB narrative and forward-looking strategy for the products, including merchant benefit partnerships
- Leverage "Beyond Card" capabilities to develop compelling value to issuers and businesses that grow the small business book
- Track and analyze key Debit and Prepaid performance indicators (KPIs), including Gross Dollar Volume (GDV), revenue growth, and interchange trends.
Merchant Benefit Partnerships
- Oversee card benefit partnerships for small business credit, debit and prepaid with support from members of the team
- Lead merchant negotiations for prospective and renewing small business card benefits. Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to take deals from concept to completion.
- Oversee business case development and implementation of benefits or enhancements
- Maintain a pipeline of prospective merchant partners
- Stay abreast of competitive trends and relevant, fast-growing merchants that may be good partnership candidates
- Contribute to and execute Mastercard's small business merchant benefit strategy for the short and longer term
Job Specific Skills:
- Expertise in U.S. Payments & Debit Ecosystem - Deep understanding of Single Message and Dual Message transaction flows, interchange structures, and regulatory impacts. Prepaid knowledge a strong plus.
- Partnerships - Minimum 2 years experience in negotiating with third party partners including in contract negotiations for consumer-facing deals and ongoing relationship management
- Industry Experience - Minimum 5 years in product management, strategy, consulting, or a related field in the payments industry.
- Analytical & Data Skills - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data modeling) and PowerPoint (storytelling, presentations).
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge - Familiarity with payment regulations, interchange pricing models, and issuer processing.
- Small Business Passion - Enthusiasm for Mastercard's focus on supporting the needs of small business owners.
- Strategic Execution - Ability to interpret complex data, manage multiple projects, and drive business impact.
- Collaboration & Communication - Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external to Mastercard.
- Adaptability & Ownership - Self-starter mindset, proactively solving challenges and driving results.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Graduate degree preferred.
- Location is flexible between Purchase, NY or New York City; limited travel may be required.
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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
**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.
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. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
**Pay Ranges**
Purchase, New York: $170,000 - $273,000 USD

**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**
Director North America Small Business Sales
Job Description Summary
There are over 30 million small businesses in the United States, accounting for over 99% of all companies, and more than half of all jobs and sales revenue generated in the country. Small business owners are the hustlers who work beyond the typical 9-to-5 and put it all on the line to pursue their passion. And while they may be called "small", they are mighty - navigating unchartered territory in the name of growing their businesses and serving as a pillar of their community.
Mastercard's North America (NAM) Small Business Segment (SMB) team is responsible for advancing Mastercard's efforts to address the needs of small businesses. We are looking for a Director, Small Business Sales Specialist for the North American market to help drive growth in the segment through the commercialization of our solutions and value proposition. This role involves engaging clients, identifying high-potential opportunities, building a strong and dynamic sales pipeline, and closing deals.
Role - Director, Small Business Sales Specialist
In this SMB commercialization role within the Regional Product team, the selected candidate will:
Lead and execute the SMB go-to-market strategy across NAM, focusing on both existing and new issuer partners, like New Distribution Channels, to expand Mastercard's footprint, grow market share, and expand our leadership position in the SMB segment.
Work cross-functionally across the broader Commercial and New Payment Flows team (inclusive of Transfer Solutions and Corporate Solutions) to partner and cross-sell our solutions.
Partner closely with Account and Business Development teams to engage clients, identify high-potential opportunities, build a strong and dynamic sales pipeline and close deals.
Drive commercialization efforts by working cross-functionally with stakeholders from Finance, Sales, Marketing, Franchise, and Customer Delivery to ensure seamless execution of SMB initiatives and adequate resources for its success.
Ensure our SMB needs-based and customer centric narrative is driven throughout the organization and with our customers and prospects.
Support client-facing negotiations, leading or co-leading key SMB deals, ensuring specific SMB incentives are included in deals, and aligning Mastercard's value proposition with client needs.
Track and manage pipeline performance by using SFDC and commercialization tools and processes that enable timely follow-up, issue resolution, and traction across the region.
Champion internal alignment across all product groups, Finance, Sales Excellence to generate buy-in and momentum from all relevant stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Develop and promote SMB growth strategies, identifying best practices and scalable models that drive measurable results in issuer portfolios.
Foster sales enablement by creating compelling client materials, training sessions, and use-case content tailored to SMB needs and opportunities.
All About You
Are you passionate about helping small businesses achieve and grow their businesses?
Do you have deep experience and expertise within the financial services and payments ecosystem?
Are you an experienced sales professional who is passionate about understanding customer needs and identifying the appropriate solutions that solve our customers complex problems?
Do you have experience developing, owning, and driving strategic direction - particularly in a heavily matrixed cross-functional environment?
Are you a credible thought leader that can work alongside key customers in building out their payments and overall small business strategies?
Do you have a proven ability to bring products and solutions together to meet specific segment needs?
Do you have a background in understanding the unique needs that SMBs have for their needs?
Do you have a background in business development, product development, product management, and product sales?
Are you able to work autonomously and drive a program with cross-functional partners?
Do you have a strong sense of urgency and influencing skills?
Do you possess a relentless drive to achieve desired outcomes?
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Location is flexible between Purchase, NY or New York City; travel may be required.
Internally, we refer to this role as "Director North America Small Business Sales Specialist".
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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
**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.
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. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
**Pay Ranges**
Purchase, New York: $143,000 - $29,000 USD
Arlington, Virginia: 143,000 - 229,000 USD
Atlanta, Georgia: 124,000 - 199,000 USD
Boston, Massachusetts: 143,000 - 229,000 USD
Miami, Florida: 124,000 - 199,000 USD
New York City, New York: 149,000 - 239,000 USD

**Description:** As a key member of the Sikorsky International Strategy & Business Development team, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to grow our business pipeline and capture new opportunities internationally with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Your role will be to create, maintain and expand relationships with partnered nations to include acquisition customers & military and commercial operational end users to gain a detailed understanding of their near, mid and long-term capability gaps to inform capability roadmap solutions. Your role will also involve the identification, qualification, pursuit and capture of new business opportunities for our core aircraft platform product lines. Your responsibilities will also include meeting orders targets across the market segments and fostering effective customer relationships, both externally and within Lockheed Martin.
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**Basic Qualifications:**
5-10 Years Experience on defense acquisitions (FMS and DCS)
Working technical and domain knowledge about military requirements.
Demonstrated experience with business development efforts such as opportunity qualification, proposals, campaigns, and strategy planning
International Business Development experience
Cross functional team experience on programs and/or proposals
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken with emphasis on the Microsoft Office suite.
High degree of flexibility and ability to travel worldwide.
Knowledge of potential international customers and demonstrated customer relations skills.
Team Player - effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of individuals in pursuit of common objectives.
Preferred work location is our Stratford, CT site.
**Desired Skills:**
Former Military Flying Experience - Fixed and/or Rotary Wing
Domain expertise and experience with Sikorsky platforms and products
Experience with Lockheed Martin new business capture process.
Awareness of the DoD budgeting and acquisition process and ability to relate them to FMS programs.
Ability to understand and interpret international customer needs and requirements and relate them back to pragmatic processes.
Strong financial planning skills
Strong decision-making ability
Deal closer - highly effective at bringing tasks and projects to a successful and timely conclusion.
Experience with international industrial participation
**Clearance Level:** None
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Business Development
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

**Description:** As a key member of the Sikorsky International Strategy & Business Development team, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to grow our business pipeline and capture new opportunities internationally with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Your role will be to create, maintain and expand relationships with partnered nations to include acquisition customers & military and commercial operational end users to gain a detailed understanding of their near, mid and long-term capability gaps to inform capability roadmap solutions. Your role will also involve the identification, qualification, pursuit and capture of new business opportunities for our core aircraft platform product lines. Your responsibilities will also include meeting orders targets across the market segments and fostering effective customer relationships, both externally and within Lockheed Martin.
rmshotmiljobs
**Basic Qualifications:**
8-10 Years of proven leadership in development and growth with experience in defense acquisitions (FMS and DCS) both from industry and/or customer perspective.
Working technical and domain knowledge about military aviation requirements
8-10 Years experience with business efforts such as opportunity qualification, proposals, campaigns, and strategy planning
US and International Business Development experience
Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment, and be able to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers.
High degree of flexibility and ability to travel worldwide.
Knowledge of potential international customers and demonstrated customer relations skills.
Team Player - effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of individuals in pursuit of common objectives.
Preferred work location is our Stratford, CT site.
**Desired Skills:**
Former Military Flying Experience - Fixed and/or Rotary Wing
Domain expertise and experience with Sikorsky platforms and products
Experience with Lockheed Martin new business capture process.
Awareness of the DoD budgeting and acquisition process and ability to relate them to FMS programs.
Ability to understand and interpret international customer needs and requirements and relate them back to pragmatic processes.
Strong financial planning skills
Strong decision-making ability
Deal closer - highly effective at bringing tasks and projects to a successful and timely conclusion.
Experience with international industrial participation
**Clearance Level:** None
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Business Development
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Business Developmen t. This is an exciting opportunity in our Federal Civilian Division supporting our Administration and Enforcement customers. As Senior Manager, Business Development , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter by assisting our team in identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities within the Administration and Enforcement Business Area and related markets across, but not limited to GSA, US Courts, Department of State, Senate Senate/House/Capitol. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of these sectors, and their partner agencies, including organizational structure, mission priorities, and general procurement approaches. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the information technology drivers within these agencies and the federal government marketspace. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge to develop customer and partner engagement plans and provide Maximus leadership with marketplace aligned recommendations in road-mapping and executing go-to-market tactical and strategic plans.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate pricing, solution development, staffing, key staff sourcing, privacy and security.
- Contribute to the quantitative win rates for core, new and adjacent markets, ensuring alignment with the priorities and goals of the group and segment.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, both long and short term.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide business development support within the Administration and Enforcement Business Area throughout the new business capture lifecycle, including but not limited to opportunity identification, qualification, and win strategy development.

- Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to formulate, communicate, and implement an integrated business development and capture strategy that provides customers a clear and defensible justification for selecting Maximus for an award.

- Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities that support Administration and Enforcement's business area and Division growth goals within Federal Civilian.

- Engage with customer agencies, assist in the development and implementation of campaign plans and strategies, maintain a firm comprehension of the customer's requirements, understand the strengths/weaknesses of our competitors, and develop/implement winning strategies that highlight strengths and mitigate weaknesses.

- Perform business development services including networking and research to increase business and maintain a current knowledge base of opportunities.

- Meet with current and potential clients to understand customer mission needs relative to Maximus capabilities and solutions.

- Participate in trade shows, associations, and other industry or government-related groups as required.

- Execute opportunity-specific call plans collaborating with technical staff to test and vet potential solutions with customers.

- Support the development of white papers, proposals, solutions, plans of action, business plans, and marketing materials.

- Maintain open and collaborative communications between Capture Teams, Sector Operations Lead, Growth Organization, and CTO throughout the pursuit of new business opportunities and organic expansion into the marketplace.

- Lead capture for small and subcontracted deals.

- Participate in strategy, technical, and pricing reviews.

- Act as the voice of the customer providing customer insight and market intelligence throughout the opportunity life cycle.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of education.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

- Must have broad working knowledge of Federal Government IT needs (e.g., enterprise IT, communications, cloud, cyber, ITIL-based IT service management, agile delivery practices, applications modernization, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies)

- Must have Federal government contracting policies and procedures experience

- Direct business development activities experience is a must.

- Demonstrated experience gaining sustained customer interactions both with known customer and new customers.

- Ability to travel 5% in the DC/MD/VA area.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Active listener with excellent written and oral communication skills.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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150,000.00

Maximum Salary

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175,000.00