Merchant Sales Specialist

12-months contract role under Optimum Solutions.This role requires working with our client who is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, providing a wide range of services including mobility, food delivery and digital payments.Work Schedule and Hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 7pm (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break)Responsibilities:• Pitch deals solutions to prospective F&B and retail partners through face-to-face and virtual engagements• Lead commercial negotiations, close merchant deals, and secure participation in marketing and deals campaigns • Champion value proposition and promotional tools, including targeted deals, voucher solutions, and performance-based marketing• Ensure a smooth onboarding process and support merchants in setting up, launching, and optimizing their deal offers• Act as the main point of contact for merchant queries related to campaign setup, performance, and optimization• Track and analyze merchant campaign results to drive ongoing improvements and repeat participation• Work closely with internal teams (Ads, Account Management, CRM, Pay) to deliver integrated marketing solutions• Keep abreast of market trends, competitor offerings, and merchant feedback to improve campaign relevance and impactMust Have:• Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally with exposure to F&B, media, digital marketing, or ecommerce sectors• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to effectively pitch campaign solutions/with a consultative selling style.• Ability to lead commercial negotiations and close deals confidently• Self-starter mindset, capable of working independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment• Analytical thinking, with the ability to review and interpret campaign performance data• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle multiple campaigns and partners at once• Comfort with both face-to-face and virtual client engagements• Proven track record of hitting sales targets and closing new business.Nice to have:• Familiarity with ecosystem, promotional tools, or campaign features• Experience with performance-based marketing or CRM tools• Understanding of local F&B or retail market trends• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Ads, CRM, Payments)• Track record of driving repeat partner engagement through data-driven insights