ph3Business Development Manager, Alipay+ /h3 h3About Ant International /h3 pAnt International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. /p h3Our Mission /h3 pTo make it easy to do business anywhere, bringing small and beautiful changes to the world. /p h3Our Vision /h3 pTo be the most innovative and trusted digital partner to bring inclusive growth to all. /p h3About Alipay+ /h3 pAlipay+ is a cross-border digital payment and marketing platform that connects merchants with consumers across multiple e-wallets and payment methods worldwide. We enable seamless payment experiences for travelers and online shoppers, partnering with leading digital wallets across Asia and beyond. Our technology powers millions of transactions daily, making cross-border commerce simple and accessible. /p h3About the Role /h3 pAs a Business Development Manager for UK markets, you will drive merchant acquisition, store activation, and growth for Alipay+ in UK, with a strong focus on offline retail and key commercial districts. /p pKnown as borderless payment, Alipay+ is accepted by global merchants online and in-store across over 55 countries and regions for convenient payment at home and abroad. It connects millions of global merchants with over 1 billion users of mobile payment app. /p pAlipay+ takes away the hassle of individual mobile payment app integration - a single integration is all it takes. Created by one of the leading figures in the mobile payment industry, Alipay+ brings more global business opportunities through reliable and pioneering solutions. /p pOur vision is to provide more inclusive and convenient payment and financial solutions for global cross-border consumers and sellers,
you will be a key member of Ant International team to help achieve company's global vision. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liAcquire and manage key merchant accounts, including retail chains, premium brands, and high-traffic tourist merchants. /li liOwn the end-to-end sales cycle for Alipay+ in-store payment and marketing solutions, from lead generation to go-live and post-launch performance. /li liWork closely with acquiring partners, ISOs, and payment service providers to distribute Alipay+ to selected merchants. /li liPlan, coordinate, and execute store activations, including: ul liStore visits and merchant engagement /li liPOSM deployment and visibility checks /li liPayment testing and staff training /li /ul /li liDrive merchant growth by supporting marketing campaigns, promotions, and daily operations, increasing transaction volume and user penetration. /li liBuild strong relationships with merchant decision-makers (owners, HQ teams, operations) and acquiring partners at both strategic and operational levels. /li liMonitor merchant and acquirer performance, identify gaps, and propose concrete improvement actions. /li liCoordinate with internal teams (marketing, operations, finance, legal, compliance, product tech) across Europe and HQ to ensure smooth onboarding and execution. /li liSupport partnerships with brands, retailers, marketing partners, institutions, and trade associations under the guidance of senior BD leadership. /li liContribute to local ecosystem visibility, including support for media, PR, and industry initiatives promoting Alipay+. /li /ul h3Qualifications Experience /h3 pRequired /p pWe're looking for a hands-on,
commercially driven BD profile with a hunter mindset and strong execution capability. /p ul liProven experience in sales or business development, ideally in payments, fintech, retail, or digital platforms. /li liExperience managing key account merchants and/or retail stores, including negotiation and relationship management. /li liSolid understanding of offline and online payments, including card payments and alternative payment methods (wallets, QR payments, BNPL, A2A). /li liFamiliarity with merchant acquiring models, acquirers, ISOs, and payment ecosystems. /li liStrong communication and persuasion skills, with a hunter mentality and result-oriented attitude. /li liComfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, adapting quickly to strategic changes. /li liKnowledge of mobile payments, digital marketing and in-store activation is a strong plus. /li liWell-connected with major European KeyAccounts and ecosystem players (e.g. major acquirers, payment platforms, digital and retail providers), with C-level and operational relationships with major global acquirers and key merchants. /li liUnderstanding of Asian / Chinese consumer payment behaviors and cross-border shopping or travel retail is a plus. /li liTeam player with strong ownership, autonomy, and execution mindset. /li liOn-the-ground experience in or with retail industry is a plus. /li /ul h3Experience Languages /h3 ul liSolid and relevant experience in merchant development, sales, or BD (mid-level profile). /li liEnglish: fluent /li liOther European or Asian languages (i.e. Mandarin Chinese) are a plus. /li /ul h3Data Privacy Notice /h3 pBy applying for this position, you consent to Ant International collecting, processing, and storing your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. /p pYour data will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Business Development Manager (Italia)
🏢 Alipay
📍 Italia