Sr. Business Development Manager

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, the Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for the acquisition, development, and growth of strategic partner relationships, including Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), Agents, referral partners, and other sales channel partners. This position manages the full business development lifecycle, including prospecting, relationship development, proposal development, contract negotiation, onboarding, and partner activation.

The Senior Business Development Manager works collaboratively with internal departments to support partner growth, enhance the partner experience, and drive revenue generation. This role requires a strong understanding of the payments industry, partner sales models, and business development strategies. As a senior-level individual contributor, the position is responsible for achieving established sales, revenue, and partner acquisition objectives while contributing to the Company's overall growth and strategic initiatives.

• Identify, prospect, recruit, and onboard new ISO, Agent, referral, and strategic partner relationships.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from initial outreach through agreement execution and successful activation.
• Develop and execute territory and prospecting strategies to achieve acquisition, revenue, and growth objectives.
•  Conduct discovery meetings to understand partner business models, sales strategies, and growth objectives.
• Present Maverick's products, services, technology solutions, and value proposition to prospective partners.
• Develop customized proposals, pricing structures, and partnership recommendations.
• Negotiate agreements and partnership terms within established guidelines.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities through outbound prospecting, referrals, networking, and industry engagement.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, opportunity tracking, and forecasting within CRM systems.
• Consistently achieve or exceed established sales, activation, and revenue targets.
• Partner Growth & Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the partnership development and onboarding process.
• Collaborate with Relationship Management, Underwriting, Risk, Operations, Product, and Support teams to ensure a seamless partner experience.
• Identify opportunities to increase partner production, adoption, and utilization of Maverick solutions.
• Assist partners with navigating operational, product, and program-related questions.
• Monitor partner performance and identify opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.
• Maintain regular communication with partners to support retention and satisfaction
• Represent Maverick at industry conferences, trade shows, networking events, and partner meetings.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network within the payments and fintech industries.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, partner needs, and emerging technologies.
•  Promote Maverick's value proposition through professional engagement and relationship-building activities.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with new product launches, sales campaigns, and market expansion efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minium of 5-7 years’ experience in Sales or Business Development position
• Experience in the merchant service or payment processing industry.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Microsoft Excel.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, test, assess and /or interpret information or data to make recommendations to enhance business operations.
• Ability to thoroughly review multiple pieces of information/data in a logical, systemic, sequential manner, in order to identify errors and/or confirm accuracy of such information/data.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.
• Ability to work autonomously while producing a high output of quality work.
• Possesses a high degree of trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual with consideration for the knowledge one has of the impact and consequences when deciding or taking action.
• Demonstrates a level of credibility and concern that one be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to ensure that one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate. The ability to follow up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

• Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
• Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
• 401K plan with up to a 3% matching contribution.
• Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
• Employee Recognition, & Incentive Programs 
• Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

Maverick Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Transparency Notice: At Maverick Payments, we believe in openness, honesty, and empowering our candidates to make informed career choices. As part of our commitment to transparency, we disclose the salary range for our positions. These ranges reflect our dedication to fair compensation practices and recognize the value that each team member brings to our organization. The final salary offer will be based on factors such as your experience, skills, and qualifications.

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