Head of Business Development - Payment Cards

International Payment Services (IPS)

Bahrain

Ref: RP616-01

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Develop the pipeline of international business with the global market (researching and identifying new leads and potential new markets)
• Increasing revenue by locating, developing, and closing business opportunities
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations, technical and trade representatives, and government agencies as well as both existing and target customers
• Screening and documenting business development and proposal activities in IPS’ contact and opportunity management system
• Communicating directly with contacts and clients including travel to domestic and international locations to gather technical inputs for proposals; identify local partners; meet with potential beneficiaries and stakeholders; and help recruit project personnel
• Leading, planning, preparing, and reviewing major proposals
• Tracking and evaluating emerging market opportunities and identifying pathways to organizational growth beyond existing capacities
• Working with and lead a team engaged in division business development including program area leads and additional support staff
• Develop sales objectives, quotes and proposals ensuring these are achievable
• Keep up to date with industry and market trends as you will become the expert for the company in this area.

Requirements

Minimum Required Education & Experience:
• Undergraduate degree in Business Studies or related
• Demonstrated track record of success in business development, proposal development, and project / program management with quantifiable results
• Proven ability to effectively plan and implement strategic business plans, including formation and cultivation of strategic alliances
• Be able to pitch and negotiate confidently
• International travel may be required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
• Critical and strategic thinker, able to identify issues and opportunities, provide solutions and reach consensus with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability to interact with a diverse and cross-cultural candidate and client population
• Demonstrated successful track record in building relationships clients; ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of internal and external clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to incorporate and enhance technical capital outside area of primary expertise
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure

About the Company

IPS is a Third-Party Payment Processing Company, regulated and licesned by Central Bank of Bahrain, incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. IPS is catering to different sectors of industry like financial institutions, banks, ...etc. Our suite services include:

Small Business

  • Mobile business on the go
  • eCommerce Solutions

Large Merchants

  • Security and Fraud solutions
  • Prepaid solutions
  • Merchant Mobile Commerce solutions
  • Marketing solutions
  • Analytics & Digital Wallet solutions
  • CC Terminals & POS solutions

Financial Institution

  • Payment Gateway
  • DIgital and mobile banking solutions
  • Debit and Credit Card Processing solutions
  • Loyalty & Rewards solutions
  • ATM & network solutions
  • Analytics & Reporting solutions
  • PSP

Government & Others

  • Government payment solutions for fees, taxes, etc.
  • Utility & other Corporate biller solutions
  • Healthcare providers & pater solutions
  • Financial Analyst SOlutions
  • Education solutions

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Project Manager salaries in Bahrain

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BHD 1,750

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