Senior Business Development Manager

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
107K-201K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Gaming • Social Media
The Role
Lead international business development for WeChat Payment by acquiring and supporting overseas merchants, building strategic partnerships, coordinating cross-functional integrations, and expanding market reach. Develop relationships with regulators, financial institutions, and service providers; negotiate high-value contracts; analyze market trends and competitors; and create industry solutions and best practices. The role requires payments or fintech expertise, cross-border partnership experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin.
Summary Generated by Built In
Business UnitWhat the Role Entails
  • Spearhead the promotion and successful launch of WeChat Payment services with new and existing overseas merchants, focusing on expanding market reach
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration by coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and execution of payment solutions
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including institutional service providers, regulators, and financial institutions, to support long-term growth and market expansion
  • Identify and pursue innovative business opportunities and strategic partnerships to enhance WeChat Payment’s value proposition and competitive positioning in international markets.
  • Export industry-specific solutions, set benchmarks, and create best practices to increase WeChat Payment’s market influence and drive brand recognition abroad
  • Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and customer feedback to continuously refine business development approaches and ensure optimal growth strategies
Who We Look For
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a minimum of 3 years of proven experience in business development, preferably in the payments or fintech industry
  • Strong business negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to close high-value contracts and manage key business relationships
  • Experience in managing cross-border business development and partnerships
  • In-depth knowledge of the payments industry, with a deep understanding of the local overseas market environment and cultural nuances
  • Exceptional product and operational insight, with a proven ability to analyze business models and translate them into actionable, successful strategies
  • Familiarity with WeChat Payment or other mobile payment systems is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to effectively communicate with international stakeholders and collaborate with teams based at HQ and across different regions
  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $200,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • At least 3 years of business development experience
  • Business development experience in payments or fintech
  • Strong business negotiation skills and ability to close high-value contracts
  • Experience managing cross-border business development and partnerships
  • In-depth payments industry knowledge
  • Knowledge of local overseas market environments and cultural nuances
  • Product and operational insight, including business model analysis and strategy development
  • Familiarity with WeChat Payment or other mobile payment systems
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
115,849 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company founded in 1998 in Shenzhen, China. It develops products and services spanning social platforms and messaging, online games, digital media, payments and financial technology, cloud and advertising solutions, utility software, and enterprise digital transformation. Its mission is to use technology for good and improve the quality of life of people around the world.

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