Analyst, Merchant Partnerships, Travel Vertical

Visa

. Support Account Executives and Travel leaders in managing and growing strategic merchant relationships .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $93,500 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and business acumen to identify growth opportunities and develop actionable recommendations. Proficient in managing client relationships and delivering executive presentations while leveraging CRM platforms and AI-enabled productivity tools.

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Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementAnalytical CapabilitiesExecutive Presentation DevelopmentCRM Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMarket ResearchForecastingPipeline ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft DynamicsSales Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProject ManagementAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Productivity ToolsSales Management ToolsAnalytics Solutions

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsConsultingClient ServicesTravel IndustryFintechTelecommunicationsAutomotiveInsuranceUtilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Account Executives and Travel leaders in managing and growing strategic merchant relationships
Contribute to account plans that strengthen client relationships, deepen executive engagement, and accelerate revenue growth
Analyze client portfolios for growth opportunities, product adoption trends, competitive insights, and strategic recommendations
Assist with opportunity identification, qualification, tracking, forecasting, and pipeline management
Support commercialization efforts across Visa’s Travel portfolio by coordinating resources and conducting research
Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, opportunity assessments, account summaries, and leadership communications
Monitor accounts and industries for developments, competitive activity, organizational changes, and commercial opportunities
Conduct market research, client analysis, and business case development
Maintain account, contact, opportunity, and forecasting data in Microsoft Dynamics and other sales management tools
Partner with Product, Consulting, Marketing, Client Services, Finance, and other Visa teams
Identify key stakeholders and support engagement strategies across client organizations
Leverage AI-enabled productivity tools, automation, and analytics to improve portfolio management and client insights
Support business reviews, strategic planning discussions, pipeline reviews, scorecard reporting, and growth initiatives
Participate in client meetings, internal leadership forums, and industry events
Travel 5–10% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ months of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 1 year of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) (preferred)
Experience in business development, account management, consulting, analytics, strategy, customer success, client services, sales operations, financial services, or related business function
Strong interest in strategic sales, relationship management, business development, consulting, payments, or financial services
Demonstrated analytical capabilities, including interpreting data, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Curiosity, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across a matrixed organization
Experience developing executive presentations, business cases, reports, dashboards, and client-facing deliverables
Experience with CRM platforms, sales management tools, analytics solutions, and AI-enabled productivity tools
Strong business acumen and interest in client strategies, industry trends, and emerging market opportunities
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to learn
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Dynamics, Copilot, and related business productivity applications
Familiarity with payments, fintech, bill payment, recurring payments, consulting, telecommunications, automotive, insurance, utilities, or travel industries is a plus
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Potential bonus
Equity
Potential sales incentive payments (if applicable)