Talented Merchant Services Manager successful in managing highly effective teams with a focus on digital service penetration and retention. Detail-oriented financial professional with 10 years of industry experience. Persuasive communicator with proactive approach to resolving account and customer service issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchant Services Manager
Banc ABC
07.2021 - Current
Maximized departmental revenue by optimizing daily operations.
Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
Monitored more than 700 client relationships per Month.
Monitored more than 20 client relationships per monthly.
Produced sales by executing complete sales cycle process from prospecting through contract negotiations and close.
Developed annual department business plan for maximum profitability and effectiveness.
Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
Increased efficiency and drove department revenue by optimizing daily operations.
Assessed employee performance and issued disciplinary notices.
Coordinated special update and conversion projects and monitored key performance metrics.
Merchant Technical Officer
Banc ABC
12.2018 - 07.2021
Reviewed and analyzed client financial data to plan proposals.
Presented product and service details at various events to increase customer base
Daily Report Analysis and Operational Cost reduction strategies
Process Improvements, cost analysis and savings.
Performance analysis and Business Development Planning
Effective running and management of all the back-office functions
Relationship management of merchants
Streamlined communication efforts by measuring client satisfaction metrics.
Achieved client loyalty through quality, productivity, service and proactive management.
Built long-term relationships with lucrative clients by utilizing active listening, effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Addressed inquiries from clients and relationship management department team members.
Developed and enhanced client relationships by leveraging exceptional digital expertise.
Supervised client portfolio of high net worth individuals, building rapport and relationships through consistent quality interactions.
Merchant Technical Officer
Stanbic Bank Samora Machel
01.2017 - 09.2018
Improved decision-making by using current data on market conditions and individual financial situations.
Receiving and allocating complex queries to technical staff in the field.
Monitoring ICT service delivery in line with agreed departmental procedure.
Providing regular feedback to users on submitted queries/requests.
Communicating with ICT users at all levels.
Maintaining departmental asset register on deployed point of sale machines.
Participating in Disaster Recovery processes.
Managing delivery by ICT Service Providers.
Compiling regular performance progress reports for the department
Preparing specifications and procurement of hardware and consumables.
Updating critical elements, Security Policies, Best Practices and new applications on servers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Midlands State University
Gweru
01.2017
Skills
Excels in team leadership
Account analysis expertise
Expert in risk management
Investment guidance
Employee training
Client relationship management
Reliable
Customer and vendor relations
Excellent communication skills
Cost and budget analysis
Financial analysis and planning
Safety protocol
Energetic
Strong interpersonal skills
Key performance indicators
Multilingual in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Strategic planning
People-oriented
Dependable
Multi-tasking ability
Regulatory compliance
Staff supervision
Excellent work ethic
Risk analysis
Excellent time management skills
Timeline
Merchant Services Manager
Banc ABC
07.2021 - Current
Merchant Technical Officer
Banc ABC
12.2018 - 07.2021
Merchant Technical Officer
Stanbic Bank Samora Machel
01.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems