Merchant Acquisition Partner Needed (High-Risk Payments)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are a payment solutions company specializing in the high-risk space. We work with multiple processing partners and help businesses get connected with the right payment solution based on their industry, business model, processing needs, and risk profile. We are looking for a Merchant Acquisition Partner / Business Development Representative to help us source qualified merchants and build a scalable acquisition channel. Our ideal merchants are typically: * Generating $50k+/month in revenue * Growing e-commerce brands * High-risk businesses * Supplements and nutraceutical companies * Coaching and course businesses * SaaS companies * Subscription businesses * Digital product companies * Dropshipping brands * Online businesses with payment processing challenges This is an opportunity with uncapped earning potential. High performers will have the opportunity to move into a larger role with additional compensation based on results. Responsibilities: * Identify and connect with qualified merchants * Build relationships with business owners and decision-makers * Generate merchant opportunities through outbound outreach, partnerships, and networking * Recruit referral partners such as agencies, consultants, and industry connections * Build a repeatable merchant acquisition pipeline Ideal candidate: * Experience in B2B sales, partnerships, lead generation, or merchant acquisition * Comfortable working on commission * Strong prospecting and relationship-building skills * Experience with e-commerce, fintech, payments, merchant services, or high-risk industries is a plus * Able to find and qualify businesses with real processing * Uncapped earning potential * Opportunity for a larger role based on consistent performance When applying, please answer: 1. How would you find and reach businesses processing $50k+/month? 2. What industries and channels would you target first? 3. Do you have experience in payments, fintech, e-commerce, or high-risk industries? 4. Describe your experience generating qualified business opportunities. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term merchant acquisition channel, not just generate random leads.

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  • 1-3 months
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Feb 4, 2024
  • United States
    Atlanta6:01 PM
  • $5.1K total spent
    44 hires, 15 active
  • 296 hours
  • Sales & Marketing
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