About the job
?? Be part of a movement to change the way Europe pays
You will be part of our mission at EPI to build and deliver a meaningful European payment solution. Together, we want to enable a stronger European payment ecosystem by acting as both bridge and builder, delivering a payment solution for consumers across Europe.
?? What's in it for you
We are seeking a dedicated individual to take on the role of Merchant Forum and Engagement Lead. In this position, you will be the primary person responsible for overseeing and managing all activities related to the Merchant Forum and its Advisory Group. Your leadership will be crucial in driving discussions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the success of these initiatives.
?? Your impact
- Being the main responsible person for the Merchant Forum and the Merchant Forum Advisory Group
- Coordinating and planning all activities and topics of the Local Merchant Community Meetings and Expert Groups towards the Merchant Forum and vice versa.
- Collaborating closely with the Field Marketing and B2B Marketing Managers
- Challenging the content and ensuring consistency with our Chief Officers, CEO, and member committees to address the correct needs of various merchants, associations, and communities
- Acting as a point of contact and building relationships with the merchants’ association to understand their major needs
- Handling cross-functional tasks as needed, providing support for complex project management
- Reviewing and tracking the progress of contributions made by internal departments
? If you had joined us last month, here’s what you could have done
- You would have joined a meeting with Top30 merchants
- You would have been part of the Merchant Forum Advisory Group meeting with European and local Associations
- You would have started planning the next Merchant Forum
??????? To succeed, you should meet at least 70% of these requirements
- +8 years of experience in the payment industry (acceptance market is a major plus)
- Good relationship skills, at ease with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbally, and through presentations
- Proven experience in marketing and/or communication and project management
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (any other languages of our core markets (Germany/France/Belgium is a plus)
?? About the team
You’ll join a team of three talented Business Acceptance leader based in Germany, France and Belgium, reporting to Fabian Mansfeld our Chief of acceptance market, who has a great track record in generating leads and quickly building highly skilled and happy teams.
?? If this looks like you, the recruitment steps are:
- A first call with one of our recruiters
- A first interview with the Chief of Acceptance Market Strategy Officer
- A final interview with one of your potential colleagues
- Hopefully, an offer you can’t refuse
? Turn back if …
- You lack experience in consumer payments and have limited knowledge of the merchant sector
- You haven’t worked with merchants or grasped their mindset
- You haven’t engaged in discussions at the C-Level or with Managing Directors
Otherwise apply!
€ Who are we?
The European Payments Initiative has a unique role in bringing together the various players in the payment industry. We are creating an innovative, future-proof payment solution designed to meet the needs of merchants, professionals, charities and other organisations that accept payments and to enhance the everyday lives of consumers in Europe.
We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; EPI acts as a bridge, giving banks and other payment service providers the opportunity to combine innovation efforts and to address shared challenges together. EPI is a catalyst for change, enabling banks, payment service providers, payment gateways and merchants to contribute collectively to the continued strength and resilience of the European Union.
We want to start and grow a new movement with the potential to change the way people across Europe pay in the future.
?? Our commitment to equal employment opportunities
EPI offers the same job opportunities to all, without distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. EPI promotes the development of an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of the clients our product is serving.
