Commercial Associate Lead, Program Management, Associate Managing Consultant Lisboa

Commercial Associate Lead, Program Management, Associate Managing Consultant
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Job Title: Commercial Associate Lead, Program Management, Associate Managing Consultant

Overview:

The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard providing the
- edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for
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- end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and
- house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on
- driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs,
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- learn business experimentation, and data driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.

All About the Role:

Advisors Research Center is designed to respond to fast evolving customer needs for
- quality research support, with the important mission of value realization in developing insights and recommendations.

Advisors Research Center is a Global Research-oriented competency that applies proven, accredited research and domain experience to partner with any client worldwide to help them drive measurable value by:

1. Delivering new research products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently.
2. Successfully leveraging research assets and delivering the most challenging research output that’s impactful for clients.

Specifically, this role is to work closely with the ARC Europe Commercial Lead to:

1. Act as Go to Team/Person for market research new inquiries in Europe.
2. Develop compelling pitch decks and presentations for client engagements, ensuring alignment between client needs and ARC offerings.
3. Lead in pitching to
   - senior level stakeholders, sharing relevant solutions and recommendations to match stakeholder needs with ARC offerings.
4. Identify, recommend and initiate initiatives to improve efficiency.
5. Proactively create awareness of ARC capabilities and success use cases.

All About You:

1. Client-Centric Approach: Experienced in client and stakeholder management, understanding and communicating solutions effectively.
2. Pitch Development Expertise: Proficient in crafting compelling pitch decks and presentations for client engagements, with a knack for storytelling.
3. Analytical Skills: Skilled in managing reporting for internal stakeholders, analyzing performance data to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
4. 3-6 years' experience at a consultancy firm or market research institute handling customer success, business development or commercial functions.

All About Your Education & Skills:

1. Project management experience with an ability to manage several projects at the same time.
2. Strong collaboration and communication skills to actively participate as a team member on client calls, internal team meetings and workshops.
3. Commercial Acumen and background in Strategy development. Fluent English required; other languages desirable.
4. Advanced Word, Excel, and Power
   Point skills required; knowledge of Project Management tools preferred.
5. Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or equivalent experience.