What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Upsell Payments position at Weave?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Upsell Payments to lead our Upsell Payments team. The ideal candidate will have extensive payment expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives. The Director will manage a team focused on converting a significantly larger portion of our current customer base to our payments solution, securing all of their processing volumes, and achieving favorable net take rates across the board.
- This position will be hybrid (MTW in office, Th/F optional remote)
- Reports to the Sr Director of Upsells
What You Will Own:
Team Leadership and Management:
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Upsell Payments team.
- Set clear goals and expectations for team members to drive success in customer acquisition, processing commitment, and rate optimization.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
Collaboration with Internal Teams:
- Work closely with internal teams, including product, marketing, payment operations, and others, to develop and implement new go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
- Leverage insights from internal stakeholders to create new value propositions, pricing options, and best practices.
- Act as a liaison between the Upsell Payments team and other departments to ensure alignment and seamless execution of initiatives.
Strategic Development and Execution:
- Develop and refine strategies to drive growth in credit card processing services.
- Identify opportunities to enhance our market positioning and competitive edge.
- Oversee the design and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Deep Industry Expertise:
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of credit card processing, particularly merchant acquiring.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and regulatory developments.
- Apply industry knowledge to guide team efforts and strategic decisions.
Compensation Plans and Forecasting:
- Design and optimize compensation plans that incentivize and reward team performance.
- Accurately forecast team performance, revenue, and growth.
- Develop and manage detailed reports on team activity, pipeline progress, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities Shared with the Team:
- Drive customer acquisition and maximize customer processing commitment.
- Optimize rates for company growth while balancing profitability and competitiveness.
- Engage in inbound and outbound call activities to support team objectives and customer retention.
What You Will Need to Accomplish the Job:
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience managing and scaling teams to achieve high performance.
- Payments Expertise: Extensive knowledge of merchant acquiring and credit card processing.
- Strategic Acumen: Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive growth and market leadership.
- Analytical Skills: Expertise in forecasting, reporting, and analyzing team performance and market trends.
- Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams to align on goals and deliver results.
- Operational Excellence: Experience designing compensation plans, developing SOPs, and optimizing team processes.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders, including team members, leadership, and customers.
What You Will Need to Accomplish the Job :
- Experience with Weave’s platform or a similar integrated solution.
- Background in SaaS or technology-driven payment solutions.
- Expertise in Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline management and reporting.