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 impact Must 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 sal…