Senior Sales Manager - VAS Issuing Solutions

Visa Open · verified Sep 27, 2026

Hybrid Stockholm Full-time Senior Sales Leadership

At a glance

Senior Sales Leadership role at Visa. Stockholm · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SenioritySenior

LocationStockholm

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 25, 2026 · 5w ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Create new European business for payments and banking technology, especially card processing and core banking
Turn qualified pipeline into revenue while shortening the time from opportunity to close
Sell through value-focused methods that help new clients reach decisions faster
Coordinate Generalist Sellers, VAS Sales, Product, Strategy, Client Services, Partners, Marketing, and Sales Operations
Attend client meetings, conferences, and partner events across Europe

What you bring

A bachelor’s or advanced degree, alongside at least ten years working with payments or core banking solutions
A history of winning new clients and delivering against booking and revenue goals
Experience using a sales process built around customer value to accelerate deal closure
Financial understanding of deal structures, execution value, and the partner ecosystem
Confidence managing complex initiatives, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams independently

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior, self-directed sales professional who understands financial-services clients and can navigate complex commercial environments. The role is based in Stockholm on a hybrid schedule, with at least three office days expected. Travel can reach up to a quarter of your time for client and partner engagements.

From the employer

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Pismo is a next-gen banking and cards technology provider that was recently acquired by Visa. Pismo is now expanding its commercial team in Europe. We are seeking a senior sales professional to generate new business opportunities across Europe, selling a comprehensive portfolio of payments and banking technology solutions, with a strong focus on card processing and core banking. This specialist sales role requires a high degree of commercial acumen, business maturity, and self-motivation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, with demonstrated success in revenue growth strategies, including pipeline conversion and reducing time to revenue.

This role is part of the larger Value-Added Services Sales function in Europe. The ideal candidate will have significant experience within the financial services industry and be able to understand and navigate the unique challenges brought forward by these clients.

Internally, the role requires collaboration with a wide range of cross-functional teams, including Generalist Sellers, Sales colleagues in the VAS team, Sales Operations, Product, Strategy, Client Services, Digital Partners, and Marketing. Moderate to extensive travel is required for attendance of client meetings, conferences, and partner events.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.


Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) 10+ years of work experience with payments and/or core banking solutions Proven track record in driving new client acquisitions. Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed booking and revenue targets. Experience deploying a sales methodology to accelerate deal closure through a value-based selling approach. Demonstrated ability to partner with peers & seniors in other functional areas and across global regional teams. Ability to work independently within a complex and competitive environment and manage multiple initiatives. Strong financial acumen related to deal structures and value to execution to the partner ecosystem. Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders to deliver commercial goals. Ability to drive a collaborative culture with key cross-functional stakeholders. High level of problem-solving and project management skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to travel when required (up to 25% of the time)

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.