Senior Partner Development Manager

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.Job TitleSenior Partner Development ManagerAbout your roleAs a Senior Partner Development Manager, you will focus on winning new business by identifying, securing and onboarding strategic partners across the UK. Working closely with the Head of Partner Sales and cross-functional teams, you will own the full partner acquisition journey, helping strengthen Fiserv as the payments partner of choice in the partner channel. Success in this role will be defined by the quality of partnerships you build, the revenue you generate and your ability to deliver against ambitious growth goals.What you’ll do:Identify, source and onboard new partners, including referral partners, ISVs, ISOs and PayFacsBuild, manage and maintain a high-quality pipeline of prospective partners through proactive outbound activity, networking, referrals and market engagementDevelop and execute strategic business development plans to identify high-value partnership opportunitiesOwn the full sales cycle, from initial engagement through commercial negotiation, contracting and successful onboardingBuild compelling commercial propositions that create value for Fiserv and our partnersLead commercial negotiations to secure long-term strategic partnershipsConduct market mapping and competitor analysis to identify new routes to market and emerging opportunitiesWork collaboratively with Product, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Marketing and Operations to support a seamless onboarding experienceChampion new partnership opportunities internally and align stakeholders to accelerate revenue generationMonitor partner performance during onboarding and identify opportunities to maximise early success and future growthMaintain a strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity and evolving customer needsContribute to the continual improvement of partner acquisition strategies, sales processes and channel initiativesResponsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.Experience you’ll need to have:Proven history of consistently exceeding new business sales targetsDemonstrated success identifying, negotiating and winning strategic partnershipsExperience building and managing a healthy new business pipelineStrong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skillsExperience selling within payments, fintech, SaaS or technology through partner sales channelsKnowledge of channel ecosystems including ISOs, ISVs, PayFacs and referral partnershipsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneouslyA resilient, proactive and results-driven approach with a passion for winning new businessHigh levels of integrity, accountability and collaborationExperience that would be great to have:Experience in payments, fintech or financial servicesExperience working with structured partner programmes and performance frameworksAn existing network within the UK payments ecosystemExperience building strategic go-to-market partnershipsStrong data literacy with the ability to interpret performance metrics and trendsExperience contributing to change initiatives or scaling partner programmesHow you’ll work:This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:Apply using your legal nameComplete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Note to agencies:Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.Warning about fake job posts:Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.SummaryLocation: Remote, UKType: Full time