Bill Stafford

About Bill Stafford

RESPECTED EXECUTIVE WITH DISTINGUISHED 20 YEAR CAREER ORCHESTRATING SALES AND STRATEGY EFFORTS IN FAST PACED CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTS. Resourceful self-starter, skilled in designing, developing and delivering new business strategies resulting in incremental revenues. Extensive expertise in client needs analysis with a consultative approach to securing diverse sales and strategic partnerships. Expert presenter, negotiator and businessperson continuously forging solid relationships with strategic partners and building consensus across multiple organizational levels. Specialties: Enterprise Client Management, Consultative Approach, Contract Management, Creative Direction, Credit, Customer Relations, Financial Marketing, Negotiation, Networking, Presentation skills, Non-profit, Retail, Sales, Strategic Alliances, Start up Entreprenuer

Experience

1. Sr Sales Executive

   Visa

   Jun 2005 — Present

   operates the world\'s largest retail electronic payments network for payment products and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. HEAD OF MERCHANT SALES, CEMEA, 2008 TO PRESENTPromoted to develop and implement a three year merchant and sales strategy for Visa Inc. CEMEA in Russia, Middle East, and South Africa.Negotiated new business contracts with global market leaders, including McDonalds and Carrefour.Directed sales teams in Moscow, Dubai and Johannesburg to drive market share and increase acceptance of Visa products.Created innovative approach towards global strategic partnerships, engaging cross-functional teams (global finance, brand, marketing, sponsorship, legal) resulting in executive approved global template for merchant partnerships.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science