Market Associate for Nordic and Baltic Markets

Industry: Payment
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Stockholm
Responsibilities:
1. Support Business Development:
Assist in the daily project processes and business development activities.
Provide regular updates and reports to Europe Branch and UPI Headquarters regarding project execution and status.
Ensure compliance with internal reporting procedures and oversee project payments as necessary.
Implement strategies and action plans in alignment with directives from UPI Headquarters to support overarching business goals.

2. Enhance Acceptance and Usage:
Work on improving acceptance coverage for UPI cards in Nordic and Baltic markets by collaborating with local acquirers and payment providers.
Conduct merchant visits, perform test transactions, and manage UnionPay signage posting to ensure smooth card acceptance.
Develop strategies to increase transaction volume and improve the quality of acceptance.

3. Marketing and Promotional Activities:
Initiate and implement marketing projects in collaboration with key merchants to boost card usage and transaction volumes.
Participate in local sponsorships, branding events, and advertising campaigns to support overall business development efforts.

4. General Administrative and Cross-functional Tasks:
Take on comprehensive roles that may include marketing and general administrative tasks as assigned.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify new business opportunities and tailor solutions to meet merchant needs.
Ensure alignment with and execution of strategies outlined by UPI Headquarters to achieve regional and global objectives.



Desired Skills and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant discipline.
2. 1-3 years’ experience in business development, preferably in the payment industry or financial services. Exceptional recent graduates may also be considered.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; proactive, self-driven, and highly motivated to achieve results.
4. Fluency in English and Chinese is mandatory; proficiency in any Nordic language is desirable.


Send your CV to: stockholm@unionpayintl.com