As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

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Visa's North America Merchant- Sales Strategy team is tasked with selling Visa acceptance, products and service offerings into targeted merchants. 

The MBA Intern will work closely with internal partners and their clients to ensure appropriate communication flows and sustained business relationships.

This role is responsible for supporting client relationships and support of strategies to increase revenues from securing expanded use of Visa products and services in the Restaurant, Fuel/Convenience Store, Bill Payment or Retail Segments.

Key Functions and Day-to-Day Tasks May Include:

• Developing account plans to increase sales volume and market share
• Creating materials that deliver value propositions relevant to industry needs
• Researching the client/merchant landscape and recommending new and creative approaches to grow the Visa business
• Contributing to the development of functional strategy
• Working closely with Product Management, Interchange, Compliance and other functions to understand all aspects of acceptance and products being sold to clients and contributing to crafting sales messages
• Actively participating and leading various ad-hoc internal projects as assigned
• Participating in sales meetings and training activities

Basic Qualifications

• Students pursuing a MBA Degree with a graduation date between December 2021 - August 2022.
• Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications, and communications that demonstrate professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of business experience, preferably in payments, financial services, or retail consumer sales.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to think on your feet, pivoting quickly, and making decisions on the fly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Knowledge of payment industry products, services and technologies, eCommerce, or mobile technology.
• A proven track record of delivering high impact results working on projects in the areas of strategy, growth initiatives and new market/segment/business strategies.
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; superior problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Creativity and resourcefulness to overcome unexpected roadblocks.
• An ability to challenge preconceived attitudes and behaviors and shape future thinking.

Work Hours:

Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours.

Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, and reach with hands and arms.

Travel: Incumbent must be able to travel less than 10%

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.