Client Relationships, Lead

Interac Corp.

$130K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree, preferably in Commerce or Business Administration.
  • 10+ years of sales and relationship management experience in financial services, ideally in payments.
  • Proven success in business development including prospecting and referrals.
  • Deep understanding of payment strategies across various products and services.
  • Strong knowledge of relationship management practices and ability to maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated consultative sales skills with experience in managing complex sales.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account plans to identify new sales opportunities.
  • Utilize consultative selling to ensure profitable outcomes.
  • Deepen existing client relationships amidst competition.
  • Foster relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for client issues.
  • Participate and represent Client Solutions at Advisory Committees.
  • Support Product Development with client strategy insights.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and wellness days.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
  • Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
  • Flexible hybrid work model for work-life balance.
  • 24/7 employee & family assistance program access.
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up benefits.
  • Charitable donation matching with United Way.
Full Job Description
Who You Will Work With:

The Client Relationships, Lead, will develop and execute sales and relationship management strategies and drive commercial outcomes for their designated clients, including financial institutions and credit unions. They will engage in consultative selling of Interac products & services, bring thought leadership to key client stakeholders, and serve as the primary point of escalation for client issues.

What You Will Do:
  • Developing and executing account plans and proactively identifying new sales and revenue generating opportunities.
  • Utilizing a consultative sales approach that ensures a profitable outcome for both Interac and its clients.
  • Deepening existing relationships in an increasingly competitive environment.
  • Fostering productive relationships at all levels within client institutions and the Interac organization.
  • Acting as the primary point of escalation for client issues.
  • Participating, leading, and representing Client Solutions at Advisory Committees with the designated functional department, as assigned.
  • Supporting Product Development by participating at all points of the Interac Delivery model including sharing client strategies and priorities, socializing new concepts and testing solutions and business models with clients.
  • Advocating on behalf of clients internally to ensure that the voice of clients is captured in future product and process enhancements.


What You Bring:
  • Post secondary degree, ideally in Commerce or Business Administration.
  • 10+ years sales and relationship management experience in the financial services industry, preferably in payments.
  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
  • Demonstrated success in business development activities including prospecting and referrals.
  • Proven experience in building trust and strong knowledge of relationship management practices.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Deep understanding of clients' business including payment strategies across all product/service platforms.
  • Strong payments knowledge, including debit & credit card issuing business required.
  • The ability to manage multiple stakeholders across all levels of an organization with divergent objectives.
  • Demonstrated consultative sales skills and success in planning, managing and closing complex sales.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, planning, analytical and evaluative skills.
  • Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Commitment to excellence in client, shareholder, and stakeholder relations and service.
  • The ability to be comfortable with consistent business and organizational change.
  • Solid decision-making, problem resolution, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
  • Commitment to respectful collaboration with colleagues to promote efficient and constructive outcomes working with internal stakeholders.
  • Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.


What We're Offering:

The hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac's commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
  • Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
  • Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
  • Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
  • Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
  • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
  • Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact


Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

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