(sales manager, sales consultant, business developer, business development, account manager, account management, sales, business development manager) My client is looking for an experienced business development consultant with experience of selling directly through a direct to merchant sales approach, in the retail andamp; hospitality (specifically Hotels, Food and Beverage) segments within the UK. The role involves building and maintaining a robust pipeline of new sales opportunities, engagement with merchants to drive payments solutions take up, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure the sales cycle is completed delivering key KPI''s in acceptance. Applicants must have a solid network of potential prospects and partners so can hit the ground running Role is hybrid with expectation of being in the office 3 days per week Responsibilities: Qualify and close the most promising prospects and partners that will help grow a healthy pipeline across the retail andamp; hospitality (specifically Hotels, Food and Beverage) verticals. Build prospect engagement strategies and partner with marketing, business development, product and other departments to build qualified pipeline in cold and warm channels Prepare high-quality presentations and proposals for C-suite stakeholders at prospective merchants, and implement winning negotiation strategies Orchestrate the entire sales process, drive urgency and work to mutual action plans, and act as the main point of contact for me