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Viva.com

Cloud-based neobank offering payment processing

Global Accounts Business Development Manager - E-commerce

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
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Bachelor's, MBA
Nicosia, Cyprus
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Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive, Business Development & Partnerships

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Technology, or another relevant field is required; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
  • Experience within a major pan-European or local payment service provider, fintech, or banking institution, with a solid understanding of payment services and technical payment solutions; exposure to tenders and request for proposal processes is an advantage.
  • Proven experience in business development, enterprise sales, or strategic account management within E-commerce, payments, fintech, financial services, or a related technology environment.
  • Strong understanding of E-commerce business models, payment processing solutions, digital payment journeys, market dynamics, and the broader E-commerce technology ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop trusted senior-level relationships and manage complex Global Accounts operating across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong commercial, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements and data into actionable strategies and compelling value propositions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, technology-led international organization; additional European languages are a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Execute the E-commerce vertical’s commercial strategy, managing pipeline health, win rate, revenue performance, and contribution to the company’s growth objectives.
  • Build, maintain, and regularly refresh the E-commerce Global Account and Partnerships Matrix, segmenting merchants and partners by strategic value, international footprint, and commercial potential.
  • Co-develop and execute the E-commerce Expansion Blueprint, translating vertical priorities into practical playbooks, target-account plans, and scalable country-level initiatives.
  • Identify and secure new Global Accounts, managing the complete sales cycle from prospecting and pitching through solution scoping, negotiation, contracting, and commercial close.
  • Own senior-level relationships with assigned Global Accounts and strategic E-commerce partners, including independent software vendors, platforms, payment technology providers, and channel partners.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the E-commerce ecosystem, including market trends, regulatory developments, merchant needs, competitive dynamics, dominant technology stacks, and emerging payment use cases.
  • Coordinate cross-functional account teams—including Local Sales, Strategic Account Managers, Pre-Sales, Technical Solution Architects, Product, Legal, and Operations—to ensure seamless solution design, implementation, and ongoing service delivery.
  • Create tailored proposals, presentations, business cases, and Business Impact Assessments that demonstrate the value of the company’s payment and financial solutions to E-commerce clients.
  • Represent E-commerce clients internally by providing structured market feedback, influencing product enhancements, and escalating new or unsupported requirements through appropriate governance channels.
  • Maintain accurate customer relationship management data and commercial reporting, delivering regular pipeline updates, account reviews, performance insights, and forecasts to the Vertical Leader and relevant stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to tenders and request for proposal processes.
  • An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
  • Additional European languages.

About the company

Viva Wallet provides cloud-based payment processing and banking services for merchants across 24 countries, including online gateways, POS terminals, and business accounts with local IBANs and corporate debit cards. Its platform on Microsoft Azure supports 30+ payment methods and features like Tap to Pay on iPhone/Tap on Phone and a Smart Checkout that localizes language, currency, and payment options to improve conversions. A key differentiator is the 0% commission model for merchants who use both card acceptance and Viva Wallet’s corporate debit card, plus its licensed European neobank status and merchant cash‑advance capability. The company aims to simplify cross-border payments for merchants and expand its European footprint in payments, banking services, and mobile card acceptance.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$178.5M

Headquarters

Athens, Greece

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • May 14, 2026 expansion added Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
  • July 22, 2026 Wero added 57 million users to Viva.com's checkout options.
  • Fiskaltrust gives Viva.com fiscalisation software, winning ERP and POS vendor integrations.

What critics are saying

  • J.P. Morgan sued Viva in September 2026, seeking €916 million and control leverage.
  • The valuation war blocks management, distracts engineers, and threatens a forced sale.
  • A court-triggered ownership shift would fracture founder control and end Viva's independence.

What makes Viva.com unique

  • Viva.com combines payments, banking, and financing on one regulated European platform.
  • Its Tap on Phone and Tap to Pay coverage spans 29 countries by May 2026.
  • Wero integration and 400-plus partners deepen local payment acceptance across Europe.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-4%
Yahoo Finance
Jul 23rd, 2026
Viva.com joins European Payments Initiative to integrate Wero wallet across 29 markets

Viva.com has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI), integrating the Wero digital wallet into its payments and banking platform. The integration will initially launch in Belgium, France and Germany, with additional countries to follow as Wero expands. Viva.com operates as a pan-European banking infrastructure across 29 markets, providing services including card acceptance and payment gateways for businesses. Wero will join more than 40 payment methods available through its platform. The Wero digital wallet supports instant account-to-account transfers and reportedly has more than 57 million users across Europe. Viva.com also plans to support Wero's expansion into NFC-based in-store acceptance when available. Earlier this year, Global Payments' Worldpay business joined EPI as a principal member.

Coindoo
Jul 22nd, 2025
UK Court Blocks JPMorgan's $1.1B Viva Bid

A UK court has blocked JPMorgan Chase's $1.1 billion lawsuit against Greek fintech Viva Wallet. The dispute arose from JPMorgan's 2022 acquisition of a 48.5% stake in Viva, with an option to buy the remaining shares if Viva's valuation fell below €5 billion by July 30, 2025. JPMorgan alleged Viva obstructed growth to maintain its valuation above the threshold, but the court halted the bank's efforts to trigger the buyout option.

Viva.com
Feb 19th, 2025
Viva.com Acquires Majority Stake in Fiskaltrust - viva.com

Viva.com Acquires Majority Stake in Fiskaltrust to Become the First in Europe to Offer Payments & Banking Solution, Integrated with Fiscalisation Services.

BilKuj
Jan 9th, 2025
JPMorgan Takes Legal Action Against Viva Wallet In Ongoing Valuation Dispute

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has filed two lawsuits against Greece's Viva Wallet, escalating a long-standing legal battle over the fintech company's valuation.

Greek City Times
Jan 8th, 2025
JP Morgan Sues Viva Wallet in Ongoing Dispute Over Valuation

JP Morgan sues Viva Wallet in ongoing dispute over valuation.